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
Toby Keith’s Death Just Became More Tragic
He died one day too soon.
62 Artists Who Are Not in the Country Music Hall of Fame
Three new artists enter the Hall of Fame each year. Who's most deserving?
Toby Keith’s 25 Best Songs Prove He’s Hall of Fame Worthy
Toby Keith's icon status is assured with these 20 songs and more.
Is This Viral Garth Brooks Video Real?
A 62-year-old man should not be able to do this.
Alan Jackson, Beyoncé and the CMA Protest That Never Happened
It's a legendary story, but is it true?
Kane Brown, Carly Pearce Surprise C2C Fans With a Duet [Watch]
Carly Pearce wasn't the only country lady who joined Brown on stage this weekend.
Jimmy Buffett Tribute Concert Includes Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, the Eagles + More
Country stars like Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Zac Brown and Jake Owen will join iconic rockers like the Eagles and Paul McCartney.
Country Festival Cancels John Fogerty’s Appearance, But Nobody Told Him
"I was not the reason for the 'unforeseen circumstances,'" Fogerty says.
Kevin Costner’s ‘Horizon’ Movie Trailer Drops: Everything You Need to Know [Watch]
'Horizon: An American Saga' is a mid-to-late 19th century look at expansion in the American West after the Civil War.
Garth Brooks Announces Friends in Low Places Grand Opening
The singer's downtown Nashville honky-tonk includes four floors, nearly 55,000 square feet of and a menu created by his wife, Trisha Yearwood.
Beyonce’s ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’ Is the No. 1 Song in Country Music
In shooting to No. 1, Beyonce sets or equals a number of records.
Cody Johnson Halts Show to Help Fan: ‘This Is Not a Travis Scott Concert’
It's the second time in a month that Johnson has made news from a tour stop.
23 Jelly Roll Facts That Even Mama Might Not Know
This list of 23 stunning Jelly Roll facts includes the verified truth about his raising, his checkered past, his marriage and the people he's closest to today.
The 50 Greatest Country Love Songs Ever
Love is in the air.
Toby Keith Has the No. 1 Album in America
A 15-year-old compilation album just topped albums by Morgan Wallen, Taylor Swift and more.
11 Cringeworthy Country Commercials Fit for the Super Bowl
Willie Nelson is king when it comes to country music commercials during the Super Bowl, but there is a queen.