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
‘American Idol’ Star Mandisa Dead at 47
Mandisa became a fan favorite after she fought back at Simon Cowell's tacky remarks about her weight.
Who Is Anne Wilson? How Tragedy Helped Her Find Her Voice
"I’m not gonna fit in a box of Christian music or country music," she tells Taste of Country. "I’m just going to be who I am and the songs will fit where they fit."
Country Stars Charged With Felonies — No. 2 Is Just Awful!
Including several delinquent youths, at least two singers battling addiction and one jealous rage that ended in murder.
Riley Strain’s Mother Slams Fraternity Brothers for Behavior After His Disappearance
Plus a shocking detail about the fraternity brothers' response.
Chris Janson Sold All of His Classic Cars + Watches — Wait Until You Hear Why
"It felt like freedom," Janson says.
Surprise! Oliver Anthony’s New Album Is Coming Very Soon
'Hymnal of a Troubled Man's Mind' is coming with little warning.
40 Great Father-Daughter Dance Songs for a Country Fan’s Wedding
A bride's father is the second-most important man at a wedding, and he's deserving of a song that brings significance to his role.
Why Toby Keith Is Right for the Country Music Hall of Fame
It wasn't about what he did as much as it was how he did it.
Read the Speech Toby Keith’s Son Stelen Gave at the Country Music Hall of Fame Ceremony
It was short and sweet.
Garth Brooks’ Nashville Bar Friends In Low Places — Everything You Need to Know
Here is everything you need to know about Friends and Low Places Bar & Honky Tonk.
When Are the 2024 ACM Awards? Date, Venue Announced
Plus, there may be a few new categories in 2024.
Carly Pearce Drops ‘Hummingbird,’ Title Track to Next Album [Listen]
“The hummingbird flies on by because it hates goodbye / And so do I,” Pearce sings.