Billy Dukes

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.

Rascal Flatts’ Joe Don Rooney: ‘It’ll Be the H2O Tour for Me’

Joe Don Rooney is making big changes as he begins Rascal Flatts' 25th anniversary tour.

Garth Brooks Sexual Assault Accusation Fact Sheet: Everything You Need to Know

Brooks and the plaintiff — identified as Jane Roe — tell two very different stories.

Garth Brooks Performs Amid Sexual Assault Allegations

The singer kept his commitment at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas on Thursday night.

Garth Brooks Accused of Sexual Assault and Battery by Makeup Artist

The stunning lawsuit was filed in California on Thursday.

‘American Pickers’ Star Frank Fritz Cause of Death Revealed

He was battling a chronic illness at the time of his death.

Chase Rice’s ‘You in ’85’ Music Video Wrecked Us + His Mom

It looked like she was crying before he even pressed play.

Jelly Roll (Kindly) Puts Legal Karen in Her Place

Jelly Roll said, in essence, chill out, Karen.

Top 40 Country Songs for October 2024 [Power Rankings]

Including Luke Combs' most rocking single to date.

Garth Brooks + Trisha Yearwood on Kris Kristofferson’s Death: ‘This One Hurt’ [Exclusive]

"This one hurt. This is a tough one. This is a legend that was lost," she says.

Here Are the Lyrics to Jelly Roll, MGK, ‘Lonely Road’

Melodically, country fans will hear the 1971 hit with each chorus, but the verses find the two crossover singers going deep into longing and sorrow.

Fans Are Loving Jelly Roll + MGK’s ‘Tonight Show’ Performance of ‘Lonely Road’ [Watch]

"This is the best performance I’ve ever seen on late night TV," one MGK fan said.

Dylan Marlowe Admits He Almost Gave Up on ‘Boys Back Home’ [Listen]

Plus, why collaborating with another Dylan made perfect sense.

Rascal Flatts Are Back! New Life Is a Highway Tour Planned for 2025

Gary LeVox, Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney began teasing a reunion on social media in September.

Morgan Wallen Drops Massive Donation for Hurricane Helene Relief

"Those hills and hollers are very important to me in so many ways,"

The Stunning Reason Why Kris Kristofferson Quit Drinking

Throughout the '60s and '70s, he subscribed to the theory that all serious artists were self-destructive.

Watch Kris Kristofferson’s Sob-Worthy Final Performance, at Willie Nelson’s 90th Birthday Party

The look on Kris Kristofferson's face is one of pure joy.

Luke Bryan Challenge Video Goes Viral After Fan Finds Guitar [Watch]

They were struggling until Luke stepped in.

What Happened to Zach Bryan’s Mom + 10 More Things Fans Need to Know

Zach Bryan is a man of many mysteries.

13 Country Artists Who Skipped the 2024 People’s Choice Country Awards

Why were so many stars missing?

Cody Johnson, Carrie Underwood ‘I’m Gonna Love You’ Is an Instant Wedding Classic [Listen]

"Stars are gonna light up a midnight sky / The sun's gonna burn on the Fourth of July / Tides are gonna turn with the pull of the moon / And I'm gonna love you," he sings.