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
Who Is Jackson Dean? ‘Don’t Come Lookin” Singer Isn’t Waiting for You to Figure It Out
Be careful with assumptions about "Don't Come Lookin'" singer Jackson Dean.
Presley & Taylor Name Musical Heroes From Their Past, Present and Future
At least one of the sister duo's influences will surprise you.
Chayce Beckham Gets Real About ‘Mama’ This Mother’s Day
"Somebody asked me once, 'Do you ever feel like a sad clown?'" Beckham shares during an interview with Taste of Country.
Kane Brown Goes Full Circle With New Single, ‘Like I Love Country Music’ [Listen]
"Like I Love Country Music" is Kane Brown's new single from a forthcoming studio album.
Carly Pearce Loves the Kenny Chesney Tour, But … — Taste of Country Nights, On Demand
"I was like, 'OK, Kenny Chesney is in better shape than me.'"
Lauren Mascitti Drops ‘If I Can Lose You’ Performance Video [Exclusive Premiere]
This was a long time coming for Lauren Mascitti and her fans.
The Judds’ Hall of Fame Acceptance Speech: Full Transcript
The two sisters shared the stage, telling jokes and stories through the tears at the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Garth Brooks Tributes Ray Charles During Country Music Hall of Fame Medallion Ceremony [Watch]
Brooks chose a 1984 hit from Charles for his tribute performance.
Wynonna Judd Will Attend Sunday’s Country Music Hall of Fame Medallion Ceremony After Naomi Judd’s Death
The show will go on, per the Judd family's wishes.
Dolly Parton Pivots on Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nomination
Parton was nominated in February and tried to "respectfully bow out" in March, after ballots had been mailed.