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
Jason Aldean’s Wife Figured Out What Scares Him + Yes, There’s Video
The singer was sitting at home, watching television and eating Cheez-Its when Brittany sat down next to him for the first prank.
New Country Music Albums Coming in 2021
There was plenty of time to write and record great country music for release in 2021.
Tim McGraw Announces Greatest Hits Album, ‘McGraw Machine Hits: 2013-2019′
Guest stars include Faith Hill, Keith Urban, Midland and more.
Remember When Garth Brooks as Chris Gaines Played ‘Saturday Night Live’?
It's one of his most memorable television appearances ever, for better or worse.
Love Birds: Clint + Lisa Hartman Black Say ‘Masked Singer’ Inspired New Music
The couple spoke with Taste of Country about their time on the FOX television show and what's next.
What the 2020 CMA Awards Taught Us About the Return of Live Country Music
This is why we can't have nice things.
Relive the Top 5 Moments From the 2020 CMA Awards
What was your No. 1 moment from the 2020 CMA Awards?
Old Dominion Recall Their ‘Jeopardy!’ Moment After Hearing of Alex Trebek’s Death
Would you have gotten the question right?
8 Unbelievable CMA Awards Winners (and 3 That Came Close!)
Who has more CMA Awards wins: country radio staple Chris Young, or the actor who played George on 'Seinfeld'?
Morgan Wallen’s Break From the Spotlight Was About More Than Anyone Knew
He doesn't love the circumstances that led to a break, but he's grateful.
Matt Stell Drops Acoustic Version of ‘Everywhere But On,’ His Chart-Topping Hit [Exclusive…
"Everywhere But On" is the follow up to "Prayed for You."