Billy Dukes is a Senior Editor and Executive Producer at Taste of Country, where he has over 11,000 articles to his name. His media background includes jobs as music director at WQDR 94.7 in Raleigh, N.C.; writer for Recoil Magazine, a monthly out of Grand Rapids, Mich.; and writer for the Kalamazoo Gazette in Kalamazoo, Mich. The Western Michigan University graduate followed a girl to Raleigh in 2006 and wisely married her one year later. In 2014, they moved to Nashville, where they now live with their three sons. In his free time, Billy enjoys playing and watching baseball, cycling and home renovation.
Billy Dukes
Blake Shelton Made Friends With an Opossum (Do NOT Try This at Home!)
He should have walked away. Instead, he got closer.
Eric Church’s ‘Heart & Soul’ Trilogy Is a Study in Country-Rock Heartbreak
It's best to review 'Heart & Soul' as three albums, not one trilogy.
Top 50 Eric Church Songs: His Greatest Hits and Best Deep Cuts, Ranked
Which Eric Church song is your No. 1? Here's our list of his 50 best.
Billboards in Support of Morgan Wallen Appear in Nashville
The billboards are on display near Music Row in Nashville.
Paula Abdul Stepping in for Luke Bryan on ‘American Idol’
The pop singer and OG AI judge will replace Luke Bryan, who is out after a positive COVID-19 test.
Luke Bryan Tests Positive for COVID-19
He shared the news and his health status on social media on Monday.
The Secret History of Why Barbara Mandrell Seemingly Vanished
It's been nearly 25 years since she disappeared. Why?
Luke Bryan Wipes Out Skiing With Son Tate [Watch]
Don't worry, he's OK. We think.
How to Get Miranda Lambert’s 2021 Grammy Awards Look
Now we know exactly where to find her dress, jewelry and shoes.
Miranda Lambert Brings Her Hopeful ‘Bluebird’ to the 2021 Grammy Awards
Ahead of time, Lambert described her 2021 Grammy Awards performance as "ethereal."