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
Rascal Flatts’ Joe Don Rooney: ‘It’ll Be the H2O Tour for Me’
Joe Don Rooney is making big changes as he begins Rascal Flatts' 25th anniversary tour.
Garth Brooks Sexual Assault Accusation Fact Sheet: Everything You Need to Know
Brooks and the plaintiff — identified as Jane Roe — tell two very different stories.
Garth Brooks Performs Amid Sexual Assault Allegations
The singer kept his commitment at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas on Thursday night.
Garth Brooks Accused of Sexual Assault and Battery by Makeup Artist
The stunning lawsuit was filed in California on Thursday.
‘American Pickers’ Star Frank Fritz Cause of Death Revealed
He was battling a chronic illness at the time of his death.
Chase Rice’s ‘You in ’85’ Music Video Wrecked Us + His Mom
It looked like she was crying before he even pressed play.
Jelly Roll (Kindly) Puts Legal Karen in Her Place
Jelly Roll said, in essence, chill out, Karen.
Top 40 Country Songs for October 2024 [Power Rankings]
Including Luke Combs' most rocking single to date.
Garth Brooks + Trisha Yearwood on Kris Kristofferson’s Death: ‘This One Hurt’ [Exclusive]
"This one hurt. This is a tough one. This is a legend that was lost," she says.
Here Are the Lyrics to Jelly Roll, MGK, ‘Lonely Road’
Melodically, country fans will hear the 1971 hit with each chorus, but the verses find the two crossover singers going deep into longing and sorrow.
Fans Are Loving Jelly Roll + MGK’s ‘Tonight Show’ Performance of ‘Lonely Road’ [Watch]
"This is the best performance I’ve ever seen on late night TV," one MGK fan said.
Dylan Marlowe Admits He Almost Gave Up on ‘Boys Back Home’ [Listen]
Plus, why collaborating with another Dylan made perfect sense.