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
Meet Corey Kent: Singer, Songwriter, Father, Adrenaline Junkie
Corey Kent's new 'Blacktop' album is a study in contrast.
Kenny Rogers’ Long-Lost Duet With Dolly Parton Revealed [Listen]
It's as warm as the song that closed their professional relationship 30 years after it began.
Dolly Parton’s Staggering Net Worth Revealed
She's not a billionaire, yet.
Ashley McBryde Announces New, ‘The Devil I Know’ Album
A peek at the track list (below) finds Lainey Wilson, Brothers Osborne's John Osborne and more.
Dolly Parton ‘Here You Come Again’ Songwriter Cynthia Weil Dead at 82
"She was my best friend, confidant, and my partner in crime and an idol and trailblazer for women in music."
Jelly Roll, ‘Whitsitt Chapel’ — 13 Songs, 22 Easter Eggs [Album Review]
Like the subtle hat tips to Outkast, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard and more.
Top 40 Country Songs for June 2023 [Power Rankings]
Remember, fan opinion counts more than ever on this monthly ranking. Be sure to rate more than 30 country songs.
Miranda Lambert Reveals Her Leon Bridges Collaboration
This isn't Bridges first country music collaboration.
Parents Need to Hear Jaden Michaels’ ‘Be Anything’ [Exclusive Premiere]
"Having a little girl makes this project so special," Michaels shares. "She sings this at the top of her lungs in the car."
Song Secrets: Lainey Wilson Sings Her Truth With ‘Watermelon Moonshine’ Lyrics
"This song, it takes me back," she says.
This ‘Jelly Roll: Save Me’ Documentary Scene Will Rip Your Heart Out
You think you're done with the hard stuff and then, bam!
‘Yellowstone’ Did Something No Other TV Show Could This Year
Season 5 of Taylor Sheridan's Dutton family original was among the top shows on television in 2022-23.
20 Great Memorial Day Songs
In honor of those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Morgan Wade Prepares for Double Mastectomy
She also snapped back at those who have been less than supportive.
Inside Kid Rock’s Replica White House
It's half the size of the real White House and has some very original features.
Remember Tina Turner’s Tribute to Dolly Parton?
Turner tried country when she first went solo and it kinda worked!