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
Thomas Rhett Takes Care of Business in Nashville [Review]
The hitmaker's Home Team Tour 23 stop at Bridgestone Arena is what happens when an artist in his prime takes his job very seriously.
2023 People’s Choice Country Awards Performances: Full List
The best performances from the 2023 People's Choice Country Awards were personal.
Toby Keith Brought Us All to Tears at the 2023 People’s Choice Country Awards
While Keith sounded strong, he and his wife Tricia's tears told anyone watching that his battle is A) either much more difficult than fans know, B) far from over, or C) both.
2023 People’s Choice Country Awards Red Carpet: See the Best Dressed! [Pictures]
Sometimes an awards show has a theme and artists all seem to wear red, or black or silver. Not at the 2023 People's Choice Country Awards.
Remember When Carrie Underwood Dated an NFL Player?
Asked if she'd ever write a song about him, Underwood fired a shot.
HGTV’s Erin Napier Shares Shirtless Pic of Husband Ben on 40th Birthday
"You’ve worked so hard this year to rehab your shoulder and transformed yourself in the process," Erin writes. "The girls and I are so thankful for you."
16 Essential Country Songs About Other Country Stars
This list includes songs about Kenny Chesney, Dolly Parton and George Jones by singers like Miranda Lambert, Jason Aldean and Lainey Wilson.
9 Country Stars Who Married or Dated Pro Athletes
The connection between sports and country music is stronger than some may realize, and these seven country singers and their husbands are proof of a good relationship between the two.
‘Yellowstone': John Dutton’s Wife’s Tragedy Revealed [Dutton Rules]
A flashback sequence also leant an explanation for why Beth Dutton is the way she is.
18 Pictures of Taylor Swift Cheering on Travis Kelce
Here are 18 pictures of the pop star cheering for Travis Kelce and the Super Bowl champions last weekend.