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 Bryan Thinks of His Late Siblings as His Guardian Angels
When he prays, he prays to Chris, Kelly and Lee, too.
Jordan Davis and Luke Bryan Offer Sound Life Advice With ‘Buy Dirt’ [Listen]
Davis' collaboration with Luke Bryan is a sharp pivot away from his mostly fancy-free, melodic, uptempo hits.
Toby Keith Announces New Album, ‘Peso in My Pocket’
Toby Keith's first studio album in six years will drop in October.
Miranda Lambert’s Husband Would Never Leave the Stage If She Didn’t Make Him
B-Mac has the fever!
Walker Hayes’ New Song Makes Us Feel All ‘Fancy Like’ [Listen]
There more brand references than actual rhymes in this song, but that doesn't mean his phrasing won't stick in your ears.
Chris Lane and Lauren Bushnell’s Newborn Son Recovering After Hospital Scare
They thought he had an ear infection.
See the First Pictures From Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani’s Wedding!
Check out her dress and their exquisite wedding cake.
Why Miranda Lambert Always Cries While Performing — Secret History of Country Music Podcas…
When the country superstar steps back from the microphone and brings her hands to her face, she's got family and friends on her mind.
Report: Blake Shelton + Gwen Stefani Filed for a Marriage License
According to a report, the wedding will take place at his Oklahoma ranch this weerkend.
Interview: Jimmie Allen Impersonating His Baby Girl Is Precious
Allen also gets serious about his hustle in 2020.
Toby Keith Keeps It ‘Old School’ in New Song Co-Written by Maren Morris [Listen]
Toby says it reminds him of a Steve Miller song.
‘Duck Dynasty’ Star Kay Robertson Hospitalized After Dog Attack
She bent down to kiss her dog and he snapped.
Kelsea Ballerini Sings About Families on ‘Sesame Street’ [Watch]
She sings, "But the one thing every family has, whatever they may be / Is the thing that we call love / That's what makes a family."
Blake Shelton Gets a Birthday Surprise Like None Other [Watch]
They partied into the night.
6-Year-Old Jaxon Is Really Feeling This Luke Combs Song [Watch]
The short video was amplified by Combs, who quote tweeted the video, saying it inspired him.
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill’s Daughter, Maggie, Has Earned Her Master’s Degree
Her future is bright, but far away from the singer's line of work.