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
Keith Urban’s Ambition Still Gets the Best of Him [Interview]
Fan collaborations, baby gender reveals, proposals — Urban always finds organic ways to communicate with his crowd.
Carrie Underwood Joins a Bar Band for Tom Petty Cover [Watch]
The "Ghost Story" singer was out with friends when she answered the call to take the stage.
Lady A Postpone Request Line Tour as Charles Kelley Continues Journey to Sobriety
The band made the announcement on social media on Thursday morning.
Hank Williams Jr.’s Wife Died After Liposuction Mishap
The autopsy for Mary Jane Thomas explains why she died at age 58.
Kelsea Ballerini Announces 2022 ‘Heartfirst’ Tour
The new tour begins one day after the release of her new studio album.
Alan Jackson Is Going to Be a Grandfather
Alan Jackson is set to become a grandpa this year.
Kane Brown Announces ‘Different Man’ Album
The news comes three days after Brown signaled that he'll attempt to cross into pop music with a song called "Grand."
Luke Bryan’s ‘Country On’ Is a Modern Blue-Collar Anthem [Listen]
The country-rock anthem doesn't name names, but it calls out under-appreciated professions and gives each a little urging.
Kip Moore Announces 2022 Fire on Wheels Tour
Boy Named Banjo will open the 21-date Fire On Wheels Tour.
Scotty McCreery’s Wife Gabi Pregnant With First Child
The couple have been married since 2018.
Hank Williams Jr. Explains Why He’s Not a Grand Ole Opry Member [Watch]
It has nothing to do with his father, and really there's no animosity.
Zac Brown Band’s John Driskell Hopkins Reveals ALS Diagnosis
The longtime member of the group also announced the Hop on a Cure Foundation.