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
Loretta Lynn’s Family Pleads for Prayers as Son Ernest Hospitalized
Ernest Ray or "Ernie" re-entered the hospital on Tuesday night.
Top 40 Country Songs for May 2024 [Power Rankings]
What's your favorite country song for May 2024?
Who’s Left On ‘American Idol’? Season 22 Top 7 Contestants
Here is who is left after the most recent eliminations on 'American Idol.'
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Shaboozey's chart-topping song is more than just a feel-good, party song.
Mandisa’s Father Has a Theory About ‘American Idol’ Singer’s Cause of Death
Police are still investigating Mandisa's death.
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Including a song that was so popular and so misunderstood that the truth may change your childhood.
2024 ACM Awards Performers: Miranda Lambert, Jelly Roll + Cody Johnson Lead All Star Lineup
Kane Brown, Lainey Wilson and Jason Aldean will also take the stage.
Keith Urban, Nicole Kidman’s Daughters Are All Grown Up! [Pictures]
Urban's oldest daughter looks just like him.
We Should’ve Seen This Post Malone Collaboration Coming
These two singers have a long history together.
Oak Ridge Boys’ Duane Allen Is Really Struggling After Wife’s Death
"There are times when I just break down," he shared on social media.