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
Remembering Hal Ketchum’s Best Songs and Biggest Hits
"Small Town Saturday Night" and "Past the Point of Rescue" were just two of Ketchum's biggest hit songs.
Gwen Stefani Leaving ‘The Voice’
A familiar face will be stepping in for her to start Season 20.
Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani Are Engaged — See the Ring!
The pop singer and 'The Voice' coach showed off her new ring in a picture.
50 Best Country Breakup Songs Ever
Not every breakup means your heart is broken, but when it is, country music comes through for you.
10 Best Songs About Hard Work
These songs are tributes to the good ol' American work ethic.
2020 CMA Awards Nominees Revealed — Full List
Luke Combs and Carly Pearce announced the first CMA Awards nominations on Tuesday morning.
Blake Shelton Seems Skeptical About Upcoming Season of ‘The Voice’
Girlfriend Gwen Stefani is also set to appear on the singing reality show with Shelton.
Charlie Daniels Dead at 83
The Country Music Hall of Famer was 83 years old.
Garth Brooks Announces Second Acoustic Livestream Concert
Get your requests in now.
10 Songs That Honor Fallen Soldiers
This is how you honor those who gave all.
Sam Hunt, Thomas Rhett + More Make 10 Hottest Songs of Summer 2020 List
Sam Hunt and Florida Georgia Line bring the feel-good on this list, while Luke Combs offers a sobering reminder.
Luke Bryan to Perform During NFL Draft
The 2020 NFL Draft begins on Thursday.