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
Garth Brooks to Play President-Elect Joe Biden’s Inauguration
Brooks shared the honor with media on Monday (Jan. 18).
Here Are the Lyrics to Blake Shelton’s ‘Minimum Wage’
Think "Millionaire" by Chris Stapleton with more country grit and less Memphis soul.
Toby Keith, Ricky Skaggs Honored by Donald Trump Amid Impeachment Proceedings
A representative for Keith has declined comment.
36 Most Anticipated Country Albums of 2021
Country music's biggest stars had time to kill last year. Will it pay off in 2021?
Ronnie Dunn Sticks Up for Blake Shelton’s New Song ‘Minimum Wage’
He wishes he'd have written it.
Carrie Underwood Announces ‘My Savior,’ a New Gospel Album
“I’ve been making music that I love and been giving my heart to the Lord,” Underwood says.
10 Best Country Albums of 2020
Including albums from Kip Moore, Ashley McBryde, Hardy and Chris Stapleton. Who's No. 1?
Why Carrie Underwood’s Duet With Son Isaiah Has Become Bittersweet
"It's like that moment is already gone," she says.
The Top 20 Country Songs of 2020, Ranked
For fans of a more traditional country sound, this could be a good thing.
Carrie Underwood’s Christmas Gift From Husband Mike Fisher Has Moooved In
Add "cow mama" to the long list of Carrie Underwood's titles.
Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins’ ‘CMA Country Christmas’ Blooper Reel Will Make You LOL [Wat…
One scene in particular took several (hilarious) tries.
Top 40 Country Songs for December 2020
Many of the best songs of 2020 can be found on December's list of the Top 40 country songs on the radio.