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
Luke Bryan Tests Positive for COVID-19
He shared the news and his health status on social media on Monday.
Luke Bryan Makes ‘Waves’ on ‘Good Morning America’ [Watch]
"Waves" is the follow-up to his No. 1 single "Down to One."
Tracy Lawrence Announces 30th Anniversary ‘Hindsight 2020′ Livestream Concert
Tracy Lawrence is looking to celebrate 30 years of making country music.
Yes, Luke Bryan Worries About His Mom on Instagram
Talking to Jimmy Kimmel, Bryan spent quite a bit of time explaining his mother's social media posts.
Gabby Barrett Named 2021 ACM New Female Artist of the Year
The five nominees were Ingrid Andress, Tenille Arts, Gabby Barrett, Mickey Guyton and Caylee Hammack.
Eric Church on Running a Live Tour: ‘I Have Become an Amateur Epidemiologist’
Is he nervous about it? Heck yeah he is.
Luke Combs’ ‘Forever After All’ Is a Study in Contrasts [Listen]
It's easy to take for granted Combs' sincerity as he sings about his true love.
Jason Aldean and Country Girl Hannah Everhart Duet ‘She’s Country’ on ‘American Idol’ [Wat…
Aldean urged her to loosen up.
Carrie Underwood’s ‘My Savior’ Knocks Morgan Wallen’s Album Out of No. 1 Spot
It's also the No. 4 album on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart.
Kelsea Ballerini and Kenny Chesney’s ‘Half of My Hometown’ Is Nothing Short of Honest [Lis…
This fourth single from Kelsea is a vocal contrast to the album's two hits.
Top 40 Country Songs for April 2021
Luke Combs, Thomas Rhett, Miranda Lambert and Jake Owen are among the stars you can count on to hear all year long.
The Secret History of Why Barbara Mandrell Seemingly Vanished
It's been nearly 25 years since she disappeared. Why?