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
Cole Swindell Honors His Late Mother With ‘You Should Be Here': ‘That Looks Like Heaven’ [Watch]
"There's no way I'm missing being up here in front of a crowd like this," Swindell said.
Tim McGraw Struck by Alexandra Kay’s TikTok Cover of ‘Don’t Take the Girl’ [Watch]
"Somebody needs to sign this girl to a record deal," he wrote.
Alan Jackson’s Daughter Mattie Reflects on Husband’s Death in New Book, ‘Lemons on Friday’
Ben Selecman died in September of 2018 during a family vacation in Florida.
Keith Urban on New Music: ‘I Don’t Even Know About Albums for Me Right Now’
Don't assume his new song will be a part of 'The Speed of Now Part 2'.
Carly Pearce’s ‘Never Wanted to Be That Girl’ Lyrics Couldn’t Have Come Five Years Ago
Exercise caution before jumping to conclusions about the lyrics and any other song the story sounds like.
Reba McEntire Rescued by Ladder After Building Starts to Crumble [Watch]
One person was transported to the hospital after the rescue.
Chris Stapleton, Wife Morgane Help Family Who Lost Twins During Middle Tennessee Flood
Chris Stapleton and Morgane Stapleton made a large donation to help a family grieving the death of their twin babies.
Dog the Bounty Hunter’s Daughters Didn’t Get Wedding Invite Due to Feud With Former Producer
Daughter Bonnie Chapman and adopted step-daughter Cecily weren't invited, and they're pretty sure they know why.
‘Yellowstone,’ ‘1883’ Premiere Dates Announced
Both shows will begin after Halloween.
John Kelly, the ‘Gentle Giant’ Half of Viral TikTok Duo Tex and John, Dies Suddenly
His death was sudden and unexpected, and a note at the GoFundMe reveals that the family is reeling.
Duane ‘Dog the Bounty Hunter’ Chapman Reveals His Wedding Date
Fans of the 'Dog the Bounty Hunter' and fiancee Francie Frane can see the planning taking place in realtime.
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.