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
10 Best Original Christmas Songs in Country Music
Country artists have been as reliable as any in creating Christmas songs to make the holidays more magical.
Garth Brooks Cancels All Stadium Tour Dates Scheduled for 2021
Rising rates of COVID-19 cases nationwide necessitated the decision.
Garth Brooks Makes a Little Girl’s First Concert Her Best Ever in Kansas City [Watch]
Her sign said, "Garth ... it's our 1st concert." The singer made it worthwhile.
Country Proud: See Artists Wearing the American Flag
They're not afraid to show their patriotism.
13 Songs That Make Us Proud to Be American
Including songs by Toby Keith, Brad Paisley, Hank Williams Jr., Waylon Jennings and more.
5 Hottest Summer Tours for Summer 2021
Including Eric Church, Jason Aldean and more.
2022 Country Music Festivals Guide
This is a list of the best country fests, starting in January and running through late fall 2022.
2021 ACM Awards Nominees Revealed: Full List
Who is going to win the ACM for Entertainer of the Year in 2021?
Chase Bryant Opens Up About Attempting Suicide in 2018
The "Little Bit of You" singer hopes his story can save someone else's life, as well.
Morgan Wallen Suspended Indefinitely by Record Label, Big Loud Records
The announcement means that he's effectively dropped.
T.J. Osborne of Brothers Osborne Comes Out as Gay
His family and close friends have known for years.
Gabby Barrett, Cade Foehner Welcome a Baby Girl
Gabby Barrett and her husband Cade Foehner welcomed their first child on Jan. 18 ... Find out her unique name!