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 Sexual Assault Lawsuit Takes Another Unexpected Turn
It's a procedural move with the potential for big implications.
Kelsea Ballerini’s Boyfriend Chase Stokes Just Lost His J-O-B
He'll probably be OK.
Here Are the Lyrics to Koe Wetzel, Jessie Murph, ‘High Road’ [Listen]
"I don't need a ticket to your s--t show," the pair sing.
I Know Why Willie Nelson Keeps Winning Grammy Awards
Half of Willie Nelson's 12 Grammy wins have come after his 80th birthday.
Why Was Peanut the Squirrel Euthanized?
It's unlikely you had an internet-famous squirrel unifying the country on your 2024 bingo card, but here we are.
Top 40 Country Songs for November 2024 [Power Rankings]
As always, the November 2024 list of the Top 40 country songs is equal parts airplay, sales and streaming charts, plus fan ratings. Staff opinion breaks any ties.
Joe Nichols Found His Kelly Clarkson in Annie Bosko, ‘Better Than You’ [Exclusive]
Joe Nichols talks about finding the right singer for his new duet, "Better Than You."
Joe Nichols Remembers a Hank Williams Jr. Disaster [Exclusive]
"And he looked at me like, 'Oh my God, I'm really sitting with an idiot.'"
Keith Urban Offers Nicole Kidman Update After Her Mother’s Death
Janelle Kidman died on Sept. 7.
Jimmie Allen + Alexis Gale Divorce Ends Turbulent Five-Year Relationship
Since early 2019, the couple followed every bit of good news with something much less appetizing.