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
Lauren Alaina Has Breakup Advice Everyone Needs to Hear
She knows a thing or two on the subject.
Loretta Lynn’s Hometown Rising Concert Raises More Than $900K for Flood Relief
Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, Luke Bryan, Luke Combs and more came together for a monumental benefit concert.
Reba McEntire Rescued by Ladder After Building Starts to Crumble [Watch]
One person was transported to the hospital after the rescue.
Cole Swindell’s Mom Has Died
Her death comes just over eight years after the unexpected death of his father.
Luke Bryan Gets a Luke Bryan Statue Made of Bacon While on His Farm Tour
It's at least the second bacon bust we can remember.
Carrie Underwood’s New ‘Sunday Night Football’ Open Is the Amp Up We Needed [Watch]
For the ninth straight year, the country singer has opened NBC's coverage with a video that finds her trading scenes with the NFL's biggest stars.
Carrie Underwood Tries to Stay Calm Watching Son Isaiah Make His Baseball Debut [Watch]
The singer and mother of two boys compared it to watching husband Mike Fisher play hockey.
The Snubs and Surprises of the 2021 CMA Awards Nominations, Ranked
This annual CMA Awards Snubs and Surprises list ranks nine "Wow!" responses to Thursday morning's (Sept. 9) nominee announcement.
Jason Aldean Salutes 13 Military Members Killed in Afghanistan
The 11 Marines, one Navy medic and one Army Staff Sgt. ranged in age from 20 to 31 years old.
Cody Johnson Officially Announces New ‘Human: The Double Album’ Project
He also shared two new songs, including a Vince Gill cover.