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
Carolyn Miller’s ‘Stay’ Cover Caps a Career Year [Exclusive Premiere]
Miller's stirring cover came at the request of her fans.
Scotty McCreery Recalls George Strait Helping Him Clinch ‘American Idol’
“George called me up," McCreery tells Taste of Country.
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill Share an Intimate Moment in a New ‘1883’ Teaser [Watch]
The on-screen couple look to have more than washing off a day's worth of grime on their minds.
Jimmie Allen’s Newborn Daughter Rushed to the Hospital
Earlier this week, Allen's wife revealed that both of their daughters were ill.
Walker Hayes Repeats a Winning Formula With ‘AA’ [Listen]
All this talk of addiction, insecurities, real life parenting and the grind of daily life — who is this guy all of a sudden?
Mattie Jackson Selecman on Little Funerals, Paper Roses + the ‘W’ Word
Selecman generously shares her story, and in doing so, leaves a trail of bread crumbs for those part of a similar tragedy.
St. Jude Hero Abby Anderson Loves Racing for a Cause
It's the fifth time she's run the half-marathon in Nashville.
Dutton Rules Podcast: Why Jimmy’s Plot Line Is Really Important
Plus, if you were shook by Monica's (Kelsey Asbille) scene at the end of episode three, you'll enjoy this deep dive.
Walker Hayes Announces ‘Country Stuff the Album’
Among the songs are collaborations with Jake Owen, Lori McKenna and Carly Pearce.
Mickey Guyton’s Son Hospitalized: ‘Please Please Pray’
Taking to Twitter, Guyton asked for prayers on Thursday night (Nov. 18).