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
Keith Urban Absolutely Relates to Toxicity Described In ‘Messed Up as Me’ Lyrics [Interview]
He's been married for 18 years in June, but do those old memories ever fade?
Dolly Parton Says She’s ‘Very Excited’ for Beyoncé’s Country Album
Some country music fans have questioned Beyoncé's country music credibility in the two weeks since she announced the upcoming project.
George Strait, Luke Combs + More Pay Tribute to Tom Petty with ‘Petty Country’ Album
The project features more than two dozen artists.
Beyonce’s Mom Says Family’s Cowboy Roots Run Deep
"I actually laugh because it's been there since she was a kid," she writes.
Due West Tap Dean Dillon for ‘Right Amount of Wrong’ [Exclusive Premiere]
The group will release 'Unbroken' on Friday (Feb. 23) and have chosen "Right Amount of Wrong" — a Dillon co-write — for Taste of Country readers to hear first.
Bellamy Brothers, Gene Watson + 50 Years of Risk Taking [Interview]
Singers and songwriters who walk a thin, bold line will meet the Bellamy Brothers.
Beyonce’s ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’ Is the No. 1 Song in Country Music
In shooting to No. 1, Beyonce sets or equals a number of records.
Garth Brooks Announces Friends in Low Places Grand Opening
The singer's downtown Nashville honky-tonk includes four floors, nearly 55,000 square feet of and a menu created by his wife, Trisha Yearwood.
Cody Johnson Halts Show to Help Fan: ‘This Is Not a Travis Scott Concert’
It's the second time in a month that Johnson has made news from a tour stop.
Home Free Give ‘Ring of Fire’ a Vibrant New Music Video [Exclusive Premiere]
It's a bittersweet day that takes fans back to where they began 11 years ago.
‘American Idol’ Singer Alex Miller Involved in Fatal Bus Accident
Police are still investigating the accident.
The 50 Greatest Country Love Songs Ever
Love is in the air.
Toby Keith Has the No. 1 Album in America
A 15-year-old compilation album just topped albums by Morgan Wallen, Taylor Swift and more.
Dierks Bentley Reveals 2024 Gravel & Gold Tour Dates
Chase Rice and Lee Brice will help open Dierks Bentley's 2024 tour.
Brett Favre Recalls Final Conversation With Toby Keith: ‘Whatever Happens, I’m OK With It’
Favre said his longtime friend was very tired.
Alan Jackson’s Daughter Mattie Reveals She’s Pregnant
Alan Jackson and his wife Denise are already grandparents to Jackson Bradshaw, born to his daughter Ali in December 2022.
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.