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
Mary Lou Retton Update: Former Gymnast Says She’s Improving, Slowly
"The love and support of my four amazing daughters have been a source of strength and inspiration throughout my journey."
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Jelly Roll Just Shoved the Most Hated Man in WWE [Watch]
The "Save Me" singer did Randy Orton a solid during his match against Domnik Mysterio.
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What ‘Yellowstone’ Fans Watching CBS Missed Last Weekend [Dutton Rules]
In fairness, very little has been cut from Season 1 and Season 2 on CBS, but that only makes this edit more perplexing.
Dolly Parton’s ‘Rockstar’ Album Did the Unthinkable Last Week
Sales of her 'Rockstar' album were No. 1 all-genre and among the best in country music in 2023.
Dolly Parton’s Sister Sounds Off After Thanksgiving Halftime Show
Stella Parton came hard in response to sister Dolly's halftime show.
Jason Aldean Reveals New 2024 Highway Desperado Tour Dates
The new tour dates are in addition to several festival shows, including seven festivals with Kid Rock that were announced earlier this month.
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Uncle Kracker’s Kids Join Him for Adorable Version of ‘Frosty the Snowman’ [Listen]
Listen to this reimagined classic first during this Taste of Country exclusive.
New Country Albums Coming in 2024
2024 is already shaping up to be a great year for country music.
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This CMT ‘The Last Cowboy’ Family May Look Mighty Familiar [Exclusive]
'Yellowstone' co-creator Taylor Sheridan first launched the competition in 2019.
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Priscilla Block’s Bold New Era Begins With ‘Hey Jack’ [Interview]
You'd forgive her — or anyone — for feeling anxious about filming a video as sensual as this. Save your apologies.
Country’s Worst Cook? These Stars Know Who Won’t Be Serving Them Thanksgiving Dinner
Taste of Country asked more than a dozen country stars who they least want cooking their Thanksgiving dinner, and nobody flinched at the question.
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‘Yellowstone’ Season 2, Ep. 7 + 8 Preview: Battle Lines Are Drawn [Pictures]
No spoilers here, just pictures from two tense episodes of the show on CBS.