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
Toby Keith’s Death Just Became More Tragic
He died one day too soon.
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.
What Does the Winner of ‘The Voice’ Get for Winning the Show?
What does a winner actually walk away with? You might be surprised.
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?
Reba McEntire Reveals New Details About Her Marriage Before Divorce
She didn't shade her ex, but she hardly threw him flowers.
‘Sister Wives’ Star Garrison Brown Has Died
The family is crushed by this death.
6 New Country Music Tours Announced This Month (February 2024)
Opening acts (if available) and ticket information is also listed.
‘Randy Travis, Come on Down!’ Country Legend Visits ‘Price Is Right’ [Pictures]
The country legend spent the day on set and scored a front-row seat for a recent taping.
10 Things ‘American Idol’ Doesn’t Want You to Know
'American Idol' winners are on a very long losing streak.
Home Free Give ‘Ring of Fire’ a Vibrant New Music Video [Exclusive Premiere]
It's a bittersweet day that takes fans back to where they began 11 years ago.
The 50 Greatest Country Love Songs Ever
Love is in the air.