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.
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Morgan Wallen Drops Personal Letter to Fans, Says He Won’t Tour This Summer
Specifically referring to tour dates with Luke Bryan and scheduled festival dates, Wallen says he's bowing out.
Billboards in Support of Morgan Wallen Appear in Nashville
The billboards are on display near Music Row in Nashville.
Luke Bryan Tests Positive for COVID-19
He shared the news and his health status on social media on Monday.
Tracy Lawrence Announces 30th Anniversary ‘Hindsight 2020′ Livestream Concert
Tracy Lawrence is looking to celebrate 30 years of making country music.
Gabby Barrett Named 2021 ACM New Female Artist of the Year
The five nominees were Ingrid Andress, Tenille Arts, Gabby Barrett, Mickey Guyton and Caylee Hammack.
Eric Church on Running a Live Tour: ‘I Have Become an Amateur Epidemiologist’
Is he nervous about it? Heck yeah he is.
Carrie Underwood’s Easter Livestream Raises More Than $100K for Save the Children
The hour-long performance featuring songs from Underwood's new 'My Savior album' is still available on Facebook.
Remember Which Jason Aldean Song Gave Thomas Rhett His Big Break?
Aldean took a chance long before anyone had ever heard of Rhett and his writing team.
Taylor Swift Taps Maren Morris for New Version of ‘You All Over Me’ [Listen]
It's the first of six reported From the Vault songs for 'Fearless.'
Joey Feek’s Father, Jack Martin, Has Died
"On Sunday, my wife Joey got to see her daddy for the first time in five years," he says.
‘Duck Dynasty’ Star Jase Robertson’s Daughter Recovering After Major Surgery
This most recent surgery is called a distraction.
‘King of the Hill’ Could Get a Revival With Older Characters
Country music stars often appeared on the animated program.