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
How Well Do You Know Eric Church?
Including questions about that one time he get fired from a superstar's tour and that other time he played chicken with the head of his record label.
Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood Quarantining After Potential COVID-19 Exposure
It's the second time the couple have had to quarantine due to potential exposure to COVID-19.
Miranda Lambert Adds Two More Shows in Texas After the First Batch Sells Out
The five shows will be her first of 2021.
Luke Combs to Stream ‘What You See Is What You Get’ Tour Stop for Fans Missing Live Concer…
"What would y'all think about me posting a full show to watch?" he asked.
Morgan Wallen Breaks His Silence, Asks Fans to Stop Defending Him
He took to social media to offer a lengthy statement that includes an apology and explanation.
Brad Paisley’s ‘Off Road’ Aims to Empower the Modern Woman [Listen]
Warmth replaces wit for "Off Road," a song Paisley wrote with Lee Thomas Miller and Ross Copperman.
Softball Team’s Brooks & Dunn Cover Goes Viral, and You Need to See It, Too [Watch]
One artist has already requested that they cover his song next.
Jay DeMarcus Describes How His Father Truly Was His ‘Music Man’ [Exclusive Premiere]
While not classically trained, Stanley Wayne DeMarcus was a skilled guitarist, drummer and keyboard player, "and he sang like an angel," Jay shares.
Mickey Guyton Welcomes a Baby Boy
"The hardest and most beautiful thing I have ever done," she writes.
Jimmie Allen Encourages Forgiveness Days After Morgan Wallen Video Surfaces
"Forgiveness is more powerful than abandonment," Allen begins.
Morgan Wallen Tops Billboard 200 Albums Chart Again, Sales and Streaming Surge Amid Contro…
Pure album sales went up more than 100 percent.
Eric Church on the COVID-19 Vaccine: ‘I’d Take It in the Eyeball’
Needless to say, Church is ready for his turn.