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
‘American Idol’ Winner Chayce Beckham’s Acoustic Performance of ’23’ Is Country Storytelling at Its Best
During a recent visit to the Taste of Country Nights studio, Chayce Beckham played two songs: "23" and a cover you need to see to believe.
How Jelly Roll Represents the Next Generation of Country Star [Interview]
"This isn't just a tap of the toe. I'm fixing to cannonball into country music, baby. I'm coming in bellyflopping. I've got an album almost done. I feel great about it."
Luke Grimes Answers a Question Every ‘Yellowstone’ Fan Had During Season 4
What exactly does Kayce Dutton know?
Dan + Shay to Perform at 2022 Billboard Music Awards
The Sunday performance will come one day after they open for Kenny Chesney at American Family Field in Milwaukee.
Luke Combs Talks About ‘The Streak’
Luke Combs is 12 for 12. Can he make it 13? Should we even be talking about this?
Carly Pearce Loves the Kenny Chesney Tour, But … — Taste of Country Nights, On Demand
"I was like, 'OK, Kenny Chesney is in better shape than me.'"
Dolly Parton Pivots on Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nomination
Parton was nominated in February and tried to "respectfully bow out" in March, after ballots had been mailed.
‘American Idol’ Winner Laine Hardy Issued Arrest Warrant from LSU Police Department
The singer is asking for privacy, but says he'll cooperate fully.
Is Kristen Bell Joining the Cast of ‘Yellowstone’?
It's not so much the photo but what 'Yellowstone' wrote beneath the photo that has fans wondering.
Meet the Other Toby Keith, a Record-Setting Chihuahua
This dog is older than most of Toby Keith's greatest hits.
Blake Shelton’s Easter Bunny Suit Is Only Half the Story
Blake Shelton surprised family and friends on Easter Sunday. Not everyone was impressed.
28 Chris Stapleton Songs You Never Knew About
Chris Stapleton has been one of country music's most called-upon songwriters for nearly 20 years.