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
Would You Play a Presidential Inauguration? Fan Poll Results Are Surprising
Fifty eight percent of people had the same response.
‘Moonshiners’ Star Kenny Law Dead at 68
'Moonshiners' first aired on the Discovery Channel in 2011. Kenny Law joined for Season 8.
Kid Rock’s Son Sent Him the Sweetest Birthday Message
"I am just so ... proud of him!" Kid Rock writes.
I Think I Know Why Carrie Underwood Is Singing at Donald Trump’s Inauguration [Future of Country Music]
Carrie Underwood is set to sing "America the Beautiful" at Donald Trump's inauguration, and the focus should be on the reward, not the risk.
John Rich to Conservative Country Stars: Be More Like Carrie Underwood!
In a new video, the singer and frequent social commentator told a group of A-Level country stars to "grow a pair."
Tim McGraw Reveals Field of Dreams Concert
Nobody has ever done this before!
Fact Check: Did Carrie Underwood Really Lose Millions of Spotify Listeners?
Here's how Carrie Underwood's inauguration announcement affected her music.
25 Country Songs You Won’t Believe Turn 25 in 2025
These 25 country songs were released to radio a quarter-century ago!
The Eagles Drop Massive Donation on FireAid L.A. Fire Relief Concert
The concert is Jan. 30 in Inglewood, Calif.
Brianna LaPaglia Stuns in ‘Sports Illustrated’ Swimsuit Photos
Brianna LaPaglia says she's "reclaiming myself."
‘Landman': Billy Bob Thornton Reveals the Truth About Jerry Jones Cameo
Several media outlets said Jones' appearance was worthy of an Emmy!
Ricky Skaggs Reveals the Whites Founder Buck White Has Died
The Grand Ole Opry member was 94 years old.
Am I a Prude or Did ‘Landman’ Go Too Far? Season 1 Finale Breakdown
It was weird, to say the least.
Kip Moore Is Right Where He Belongs [Future of Country Music]
Kip Moore's new 'Solitary Tracks' album represents a positive shift in his career.
Keith Urban Drops Two Popular Band Members
Some fans are pretty upset with the changes.
Uncle Kracker Has an Amazing Kenny Chesney Confession [Interview]
"It's always seems like people just think like, Kid Rock spit me out of his womb and I ended up in Kenny Chesney's lap."
Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones Was on ‘Landman’ + Everyone Had the Same Exact Reaction
Jerry Jones delivered a powerful monologue during a critical scene from Ep. 9 of 'Landman.'
Who Is Ali Larter? ‘Landman’ Star’s Fans Still Talk About the Whipped Cream Scene From ‘Varsity Blues’
If you watched 'Varsity Blues,' you remember Ali Larter's character.
Top 40 Country Songs for January 2025 [Power Rankings]
Contemporary and traditional country artists are represented without prejudice across this Top 40 country songs list.
‘Landman': Who Is Jacob Lofland? Cooper Norris Actor May Look Familiar
Jacob Lofland was part of one of the most anticipated films of 2024.