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
11 Cringeworthy Country Commercials Fit for the Super Bowl
Willie Nelson is king when it comes to country music commercials during the Super Bowl, but there is a queen.
Jelly Roll Reveals Massive Head Tattoo [Picture]
The "Save Me" singer is known for having dozens, if not hundreds, of tattoos across his body, but this one was invisible until recently.
2024 Grammy Awards Red Carpet: See Country’s Best Dressed! [Pictures]
Country music's best dressed at the 2024 Grammy Awards brought original style to the red carpet.
2024 Grammy In-Memoriam: 25 Country Artists to Remember
It was a particularly devastating year for country songwriters.
15 Country Legends Who’ve Never Won a Grammy Award, Ranked
These 15 singers are a collective 0-92!
Why Morgan Wallen Won’t Be at the Grammys in 2024
Historically, artists like Morgan Wallen haven't done well with Grammy voters.
Police: Darius Rucker Was Carrying Psilocin
The traffic stop happened a year ago.
Luke Bryan Announces 2024 Mind of a Country Boy Tour — See Dates!
The name of Luke Bryan's new tour comes from a new song.
Chris Young Aims to Get ‘Plowed Like a Cornfield’ in Rowdy ‘Double Down’ [Listen]
Young promised the song on Thursday, saying it was his way of showing gratitude to fans who supported him after his arrest on Jan. 22.
Top 40 Country Songs for February 2024 [Power Rankings]
The February 2024 list of the Top 40 country songs is equal parts airplay, sales and streaming charts, plus fan ratings.
Chris Young Responds to ‘Trolls’ After Assault Charges Dropped
The singer took to social media with surveillance video and a message to anyone that suggested he was in the wrong.
Country Singer Margo Smith Dead at 84
Smith's hits include "Don't Break the Heart That Loves You" and "It Only Hurts for a Little While."
Taylor Swift + Travis Kelce’s Love Story in 29 Awkward, Adorable Pictures
A collection of pictures from Swift's time at Kansas City Chiefs game finds her figuring out all of these new relationships.
Chris Young Cleared of All Charges After Nashville Bar Arrest
The District Attorney's statement ends a dramatic week for the country singer.
6 New Country Music Tours Announced This Week (Jan. 20-26, 2024)
The summer's biggest tour announcements are still a few weeks away, but artists are starting to pair up.
16 New Country Songs + Albums You Missed This Week, Plus 1 You Absolutely Need to Hear (Jan. 20-26)
Find an unexpected Glen Campbell, Eric Church duet among the new songs released this week.
14 Country Stars Who Deserve More Respect
Including country legends that are an eye-popping 0-29 at major awards shows!
Morgan Wallen Slams Record Release, Drops New Version of ‘Spin You Around’
"I cringe when I listen to these songs," he says.
How Lainey Wilson Became the Black Crowes’ First Ever Collaboration
Look for a song called "Wilted Rose" on the Black Crowes' new 'Happiness Bastards' album.
Jelly Roll Reveals What He Really Thinks About Morgan Wallen
"He's truly brilliant!"