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
Morgan Wallen’s Ex Katie Smith Engaged, Possibly Married?
Is Morgan Wallen's ex-girlfriend married, or just engaged?
Surprise! Oliver Anthony’s New Album Is Coming Very Soon
'Hymnal of a Troubled Man's Mind' is coming with little warning.
Riley Strain’s Obituary Reveals Heartbreaking New Details
"Above all, Riley cherished time spent with family, creating lasting memories."
Lainey Wilson Just Did the Unthinkable: Shed Her Bellbottoms!
Have we ever seen her look like this?
Is This Carrie Underwood Cover Hilarious, or Horrendous?
A cover of "Jesus Take the Wheel" is one of four clips the new Taste of Country Mornings team breaks down during this week's reaction video.
40 Great Father-Daughter Dance Songs for a Country Fan’s Wedding
A bride's father is the second-most important man at a wedding, and he's deserving of a song that brings significance to his role.
Riley Strain’s Parents Speak After Missing 22-Year-Old’s Body Recovered
Riley Strain's mother, father and stepfather are appreciative and grateful for two weeks of work to find their 22-year-old son in Nashville.
60 Real Names of Country Music’s Biggest Stars
These stars may not be who you think they are!
Is Lainey Wilson Married? Meet Devlin ‘Duck’ Hodges
Wilson first introduced her man at the 2023 ACM Awards.
All 155 Country Music Hall of Fame Members, Alphabetically
From Acuff to Young, here is the full list of individuals, duos and groups who've been inducted.
Riley Strain’s Family Enlists Cajun Navy for Search
The Cajun Navy is a group of volunteers who work to provide immediate rescue and relief during natural disasters.
What Does the Winner of ‘The Voice’ Get for Winning the Show?
What does a winner actually walk away with? You might be surprised.
New Riley Strain Video Shows Him Engaging With Police
New video was taken after footage shared by police and local businesses.
Why Toby Keith Is Right for the Country Music Hall of Fame
It wasn't about what he did as much as it was how he did it.
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?