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 Reveals Plans to Extend His Las Vegas Residency
Twenty-seven dates weren't enough for his fans to see him at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace.
Keith Urban Honors Fleetwood Mac’s Christine McVie [Watch]
He once again proved his depth of knowledge and ability to say and sing the proper things when an icon dies.
5 Mindy McCready Songs to Remember Her By
Mindy McCready's career was as promising as anyone could dream when she released "Ten Thousand Angels" to country radio in 1996.
David Morris’ ‘Dutton Ranch Freestyle’ Is an Ode to ‘Yellowstone’ and Small-Town Living [Listen]
Yellowstone fans will recognize the Kevin Costner-led show during the song's second to last verse.
Top 40 Country Songs for December 2022
Heartbreakers by Bailey Zimmerman and Lainey Wilson lead the way.
Morgan Wallen Announces 2023 One Night at a Time World Tour
The One Night at a Time World Tour includes nearly 40 dates in four countries.
Shane Profitt’s ‘How It Oughta Be’ Is a Lesson in Country Hitmaking [Listen]
The Tennessee native's introduction is called "How It Oughta Be" and it should be no surprise that it's flying up radio airplay charts.
Chuck Norris Tributes ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ Co-Star Clarence Gilyard
Chuck Norris' tribute is warm and personal, and comes with a photo of the two from their time on CBS.
Amy Grant Returns to the Stage Three Months After Bicycle Accident
"Thank YOU for your many prayers over the last few months and as my healing continues," Grant writes.
‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ Actor Clarence Gilyard Dead at 66
The 66-year-old may best be remembered for starring in nearly 200 episodes of the Chuck Norris adventure series as the title-character's partner and best friend.