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
Justin Moore’s ‘This Is My Dirt’ Reflects Singer’s Small-Town Values [Listen]
It's been awhile since Justin Moore shared this kind of personal song as a radio single.
Sadie Robertson Pleads for Help for 4-Year-Old Cancer Patient
"If this were one of these girls," she says, "I would do anything to make sure it was seen by as many as possible."
4 New Country Music Tours Announced This Week (Nov. 11-17, 2023)
The surprise announcement comes from Oliver Anthony, who announced an international tour.
Garth Brooks + Ronnie Dunn Weren’t Always This Good of Friends [Interview]
The two country music legends were chasing similar bars and honky-tonks near Tulsa, Okla., in the mid-80s.
Jason Aldean, Kid Rock Partner for Series of Country Music Festivals
Miranda Lambert, Hank Williams Jr., Lynyrd Skynyrd, Brantley Gilbert are also taking part in some or each of these shows.
Yes, That Really Is Joe Diffie Singing ‘Pickup Man’ With Post Malone [Listen]
A full album of Joe Diffie collaborations is on the way.
5 New Country Music Tours Announced This Week (Nov. 4-10, 2023)
Five artists guaranteed there'd be one more big tour push before the end of 2023.
15 New Country Songs + Albums You Missed This Week (Nov. 4-10)
Kenny Chesney, Garth Brooks and Chris Stapleton all shared new music this week.
Does Chris Stapleton Have America’s Favorite Song? Rate Country Music: November 2023
The question is if "White Horse" is popular enough to top Oliver Anthony.
2024 Grammy Awards: Full List of Country Nominees + More
Nominations for the 2024 Grammy Awards are in, and country music's brightest new stars join several legends.
Here’s Why Lainey Wilson Won 2023 CMA Entertainer of the Year
It's a huge win for country music, and anyone willing to work.
12 Artists We Missed at the 2023 CMA Awards
These 12 artists missed the 2023 CMAs. It's a star-studded group.