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
Luke Combs Announces Surprise Album Drop
The new album drops just before Father's Day.
Jelly Roll + His Wife Are Trying To Have a Baby
They were going to keep it a secret, but ...
Darius Rucker Gets Brutally Honest About His Late Brother Ricky
Rucker describes a young man who had talent and wit, but lived a life of drugs, arrests and street fights.
Luke Combs Keeps Dropping Tear-Jerkers, Here’s Why
A recorded version of "Plant a Seed" is his fourth in three months.
Darius Rucker Explains Arrest On Drug Possession Charges
He was arrested in February after a traffic stop that occurred one year earlier.
21 Great Memorial Day Songs — Country Music Fans Need No. 11 This Weekend!
In honor of those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Jelly Roll Admits Wife Bunnie Xo Is Still Struggling After Father Bill’s Death
Talking to Taste of Country Nights, Jelly Roll said his wife is doing better, but the emotions are complicated.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Said What Everyone’s Thinking After Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Kyle Busch Fight
Dale Jr. has opened up about the fine, how NASCAR is using the footage and more.
Elvis Presley’s Granddaughter Hard Stops Graceland Auction
The actor's legal response scared off Naussany Investments and Private Lending LLC for good.
30 Country Stars You Won’t Believe Aren’t Grand Ole Opry Members
Fifteen living Entertainers of the Year and seven Country Music Hall of Fame artists are among the Grand Ole Opry's Class of Not Yet.
What Does the Winner of ‘The Voice’ Get for Winning the Show?
What does a winner actually walk away with? You might be surprised.
‘Yellowstone’ Cast Salaries Revealed: How Much Does Kevin Costner Make?
As the show has grown in popularity, each star's paycheck has multiplied.
Here’s Why Lainey Wilson Won 2024 ACM Entertainer of the Year
Lainey Wilson also closed her ACM Triple Crown award with her Entertainer of the Year win.
Tim McGraw Will Star in a New Netflix Drama
McGraw's most recent acting role was as James Dutton in the 'Yellowstone' prequel '1883.'
2024 ACM Awards Performances: Full List [Pictures]
Lainey Wilson gave a Top 3 performance to start the ACMs. Who was your No. 1?
Toby Keith’s Family Responds to Jason Aldean’s ACM Awards Performance
Tears streamed down the faces of Toby Keith's wife and children as the song closed.