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
Here Are the 2021 Grammy Awards Nominees
Nominees for the 2021 Grammy Awards include a mix of established country hitmakers and newcomers.
Viral Luke Combs Fan Video Has Fans Calling Their Loved Ones
It's a moment that even moved Luke Combs.
Lee Brice Describes His COVID-19 Symptoms
He tested positive on Nov. 8, just ahead of the 2020 CMA Awards.
Gwen Stefani Leaving ‘The Voice’
A familiar face will be stepping in for her to start Season 20.
2020 CMA Awards Performances: Full List
More than 20 artists performed. What was your favorite moment?
Kelsea Ballerini Is Getting Her CMAs Moment After Disappointing Nomination Day
Ballerini is set to perform "Hole in the Bottle" on Wednesday night.
Little Big Town to Tribute Kenny Rogers at 2020 CMA Awards
The "Sweet Music Man" singer died in March at age 81.
2020 CMA Awards to Open With Charlie Daniels Tribute by Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley
Daniels died at age 83 in July.
Willie Nelson Is a Proud Papa in Birthday Video for Daughter Paula
The best part is the very end.
Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani Are Engaged — See the Ring!
The pop singer and 'The Voice' coach showed off her new ring in a picture.
Tim McGraw Finds Himself, His Daughters in Jerry Jeff Walker’s ‘She Knows Her Daddy Sings’
He took to social media to strum a few chords and sing a few lines from "She Knows Her Daddy Sings."
Garth Brooks Injures His Hand in Farming Accident, Postpones Album Preview Event
Trisha Yearwood says she may have to learn the chords to "Shallow."