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
Rascal Flatts Are Back! New Life Is a Highway Tour Planned for 2025
Gary LeVox, Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney began teasing a reunion on social media in September.
Morgan Wallen Drops Massive Donation for Hurricane Helene Relief
"Those hills and hollers are very important to me in so many ways,"
All About Kris Kristofferson’s 3 Wives, 8 Kids + Famous Girlfriends
Including a country hitmaker, an acting legend and a rocker who died of an overdose.
The Stunning Reason Why Kris Kristofferson Quit Drinking
Throughout the '60s and '70s, he subscribed to the theory that all serious artists were self-destructive.
Watch Kris Kristofferson’s Sob-Worthy Final Performance, at Willie Nelson’s 90th Birthday Party
The look on Kris Kristofferson's face is one of pure joy.
Luke Bryan Challenge Video Goes Viral After Fan Finds Guitar [Watch]
They were struggling until Luke stepped in.
What Happened to Zach Bryan’s Mom + 10 More Things Fans Need to Know
Zach Bryan is a man of many mysteries.
13 Country Artists Who Skipped the 2024 People’s Choice Country Awards
Why were so many stars missing?
Cody Johnson, Carrie Underwood ‘I’m Gonna Love You’ Is an Instant Wedding Classic [Listen]
"Stars are gonna light up a midnight sky / The sun's gonna burn on the Fourth of July / Tides are gonna turn with the pull of the moon / And I'm gonna love you," he sings.
Here Are the Lyrics to Brad Paisley, ‘Truck Still Works’ [Listen]
Longtime fans will recognize the themes and Fender guitar lines: It recalls hits like "Mud on the Tires" from 2004.
Here’s Why Jelly Roll Missed the 2024 People’s Choice Country Awards
He was nominated in seven PCCA categories. So, what happened?
MGK Recognizes Jelly Roll Feud While Accepting Double People’s Choice Country Awards
They used to hate each other!