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
Morgan Wallen Sighting! CMA Entertainer of the Year Turns Up In the Most Unexpected Place
Wallen's been AWOL for a while, including an uncharacteristic absence from the CMAs.
‘Yellowstone’ Season 5 Episode 11 Preview — Jamie FOOLED Us!
The name of 'Yellowstone' Season 5, Episode 11 is very telling.
Great News for Fans of Reba McEntire, ‘Happy’s Place’
Happy's Place is McEntire's third TV sitcom, following the successful Reba (2001-2007) and the less successful Malibu Country (2012).
2024 CMA Awards: 5 Things They Wouldn’t Show You on TV [Watch]
Including what it took to get Jelly Roll onboard for Brooks & Dunn's "Believe."
Jelly Roll Did Jamey Johnson a Solid Days After His Arrest on Drug Charges
Johnson was arrested on drug charges last Sunday.
Here’s Why Morgan Wallen Won 2024 CMA Entertainer of the Year
Morgan Wallen won his first CMA Entertainer of the Year award on Wednesday night.
Eric Church’s CMA Performance of ‘Darkest Hour’ Is a Reminder of Work Left to Do
The moment reminded everyone watching there was still work to be done in east Tennessee and western North Carolina.
Ashley McBryde’s CMA Awards Kris Kristofferson Tribute Was Just About Perfect
Her performance was more than appreciated by the legend's widow, Lisa.
Carrie Underwood Stuns CMA Awards With a Gorgeous Cody Johnson Duet
Johnson started the song alongside a piano. Then, he flashed a knowing smile to the audience as Underwood began, unannounced.
Megan Moroney on Her CMA Awards Win: ‘I’m Freaking Out!’
This up-and-comer has had a massively successful year.
2024 CMA Awards Red Carpet Pictures: See Country’s Best Dressed!
See country music's best and worst dressed, plus who broke big news on the CMA red carpet.
Ella Langley Got the Best Bad Advice From Riley Green Before Her CMA Performance
The pair are set to perform "You Look Like You Love Me" at the 2024 CMA Awards on Wednesday.