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
You Won’t Believe What Scares Miranda Lambert [Interview]
What scares Miranda Lambert? Ironically, it's the thing she's best at.
‘Tulsa King’ Season 1 Recap: Everything You Need to Know Before Season 2
With Season 2 of Tulsa King on the doorstep, it seemed like a good time for a Season 1 recap.
Whey Jennings Has an Addiction Story You Need to Hear [Interview]
Waylon Jennings' grandson tells his own story in "Sleeves," a powerful new song about supporting anyone battling addiction.
Alan Jackson Shares Story Behind 9/11 Anthem, ‘Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)’
It came to him in the middle of the night.
‘Yellowstone’ Season 5, Part 2 Preview [Dutton Rules]
This week's return of the Dutton Rules podcast focuses on the bridge between Season 5, Part 1 and Season 5 Part 2.
2024 People’s Choice Country Awards Performers Announced
Miranda Lambert and Keith Urban lead a group of veterans and newcomers scheduled to play versions of their greatest hits.
Gretchen Wilson Says She’s Endorsing Donald Trump, and Here’s Why
"I urge all Americans to pay close attention to what you are hearing and not hearing from the media."
Joshua Ray Walker: Cancer Has Spread to My Lungs
The singer and songwriter has set up a GoFundMe to cover living costs and out-of-pocket health expenses as he fights his way back to good health.
5 Unforgettable Joey + Rory Songs
Only one song cracked the country Top 40, but many more made an impact with fans.
Post Malone ‘F-1 Trillion’ Tour Setlist Leans Heavy on New Music [Pictures]
In total, 12 of the 27 songs from the album and its deluxe version were featured on the opening night setlist.