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
Bailey Zimmerman’s ‘Fall in Love’ Is a Heartbreaker With Bite [Listen]
There's a familiar defiance to his scorching missive to an ex.
Keith Urban’s Ambition Still Gets the Best of Him [Interview]
Fan collaborations, baby gender reveals, proposals — Urban always finds organic ways to communicate with his crowd.
John Travolta Tributes ‘Grease’ Co-Star Olivia Newton-John
Newton-John and Travolta starred opposite one another as Sandy and Danny in the 1978 film Grease. The movie and the soundtrack was a generational success.
Lady A Postpone Request Line Tour as Charles Kelley Continues Journey to Sobriety
The band made the announcement on social media on Thursday morning.
Dan + Shay Nearly Chose a Totally Different Name for Themselves
The pair originally wanted to pay tribute to one of their favorite artists and influences.
Jason Aldean’s Wife Brittany Has a Political Slogan We Can All Get Behind [Picture]
Her red baseball cap is similar to one made famous by the former president, with a critical difference.
Alan Jackson Is Going to Be a Grandfather
Alan Jackson is set to become a grandpa this year.
Kane Brown Announces ‘Different Man’ Album
The news comes three days after Brown signaled that he'll attempt to cross into pop music with a song called "Grand."
‘Yellowstone’ Actor Hit With Felony Fraud Charges
Q'Orianka Kilcher says she never took money she didn't think she was entitled to.
Morgan Wallen Surprises Young Fan After Sending Handwritten Letter of Hope
It's a story that began two months ago, when Wallen sent a 12-year-old super fan a note he truly needed.
Luke Combs’ ‘Growin’ Up’ Album Sets Country Chart Mark for 2022
Luke Combs has the No. 1 country album in America.
Lindsay Ell Dedicates ‘Fox & Friends’ Performance to Women ‘Fighting for Their Rights’ [Watch]
After her appearance, Ell turned to social media to talk about what happened.
Luke Bryan’s ‘Country On’ Is a Modern Blue-Collar Anthem [Listen]
The country-rock anthem doesn't name names, but it calls out under-appreciated professions and gives each a little urging.
Kip Moore Announces 2022 Fire on Wheels Tour
Boy Named Banjo will open the 21-date Fire On Wheels Tour.
Lady A’s ‘Summer State of Mind’ Doubles Down on Feel-Good Vibes [Listen]
The trio take a softer approach to this feel-good summer love song.
‘Yellowstone’ Prequel ‘1932’ Changes Name, Shifts Direction
The show will be set a decade earlier than previously announced.