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
Secret History of Travis Tritt + the Eagles
He was just joking, but it worked!
‘Moonshiners’ Star Lance Waldroup Dies Unexpectedly
The 30-year-old was the last living child of Moonshiners' co-star Jeff Waldroup and his wife Lynn.
Interview: Brett Kissel’s New ‘What Is Life?’ Album to Reflect Right Here, Right Now
Late 2020 and early 2021 brought creative days, but “It didn’t start off that way," he says.
5 Unforgettable Joey + Rory Songs
Only one song cracked the country Top 40, but many more made an impact with fans.
The Long Days That Followed Chase Bryant’s Suicide Attempt
Chase Bryant's new song "Upbringing" is his first since a mid-2018 attempt to take his life.
John Berry Letting His Highs and Lows Affect His Life, Music + Podcast
"It’s been amazing the stories we’ve heard."
How Ashlie Amber Overcame Tragedy, Stereotypes to Find Her Country Dream
Don't flinch when you see her mohawk.
2021 ACM Awards Nominees Revealed: Full List
Who is going to win the ACM for Entertainer of the Year in 2021?
Travis Denning’s Keith Urban Cover Speaks to His Talents, Dreams [Watch]
Hard work and the right connections allowed Denning to cut the 10-year-town axiom in half.
Kane Brown’s Daughter Can’t Stop Laughing When He Falls Down [Watch]
"Nothing is funnier than daddy pretending to fall," Katelyn Brown writes on Instagram.