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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Remember When ‘Fixer Upper’ Star Chip Gaines Shaved His Head for St. Jude?
It was summer 2021, and if he’s being honest he’d tell you it was way too hot for all that hair anyway.
Country Stars Support St. Jude: How to Get Your ‘This Shirt Saves Lives’ T-Shirt
Fashion aside, you’ll feel good about yourself after you’ve supported this leading children’s research hospital.
Mackenzie Carpenter Is Learning the Joys of Helping St. Jude
"They would ask us a word to describe (the visit), and everyone's word was ... like 'joy' and 'hope,'" she shares.
Donations Made This St. Jude ‘Town Square’ Possible
A new 45,000-square-foot Family Commons room epitomizes that care, and the generosity of St. Jude donors.
Chris Stapleton Announces 2023 All-American Road Show Tour
There are now over 30 chances to see Chris Stapleton this spring and summer.
Miranda Lambert’s Husband Brendan McLoughlin Slips, Falls Down Front Steps [Watch]
The dude can't even get a little sympathy!
‘1923’: Spencer Dutton Actor Brandon Sklenar Blows Up Every Dutton Family Tree
Actor Brandon Sklenar says he doesn't know if he's John Dutton's grandfather, or if that's the role Spencer's nephew Jack Dutton holds.
Top 40 Country Songs for February 2023 [Power Rankings]
See the best songs, the best selling songs and the hottest songs in country music below and click on any link to listen.
36 Facts About the 36 Songs on Morgan Wallen’s ‘One Thing at a Time’ Album
Plus, listen to everything Wallen has released from 'One Thing at a Time' so far.
Morgan Wallen Announces Massive New ‘One Thing at a Time’ Album
The 36-song album includes several high profile collaborators.
‘1923’: Meet the Real Spencer Dutton [Dutton Rules]
Brandon Sklenar plays the rugged, tortured and toned second son to James Dutton. If you've never heard of him, you can be forgiven.
Luke Bryan’s Wife Went Hunting With Her Boys, and She Regrets It
"I killed my first duck today. Not sure how to feel about it," she says