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
Alabama’s Jeff Cook Dead at 73
The guitarist and vocalist for the Country Music Hall of Fame group died on Monday (Nov. 7) at age 73.
Alabama’s Jeff Cook Dead at 73
The guitarist and vocalist for the Country Music Hall of Fame group died on Monday (Nov. 7) at age 73.
A Shirtless Man Crashed Luke Bryan’s Stage, But There’s More to the Story [Watch]
As he sang "That's My Kind of Night," a shirtless man jumped up to join him.
Miranda Lambert and Her Husband Brendan Recreate the Addams Family for Halloween
The country couple even got the dogs involved!
Jerry Lee Lewis Dead at 87
His death comes days after his induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Brad Paisley
Brad Paisley is a quirky guy.
Shania Twain Announces Massive 2023 ‘Queen of Me’ Tour
The international tour will begin in April.
Unseen Leslie Jordan Interview Teases a New Country Music Project [Watch]
Jordan — who died on Monday (Oct. 24) at age 67 — sat down CBS News' Anthony Mason two weeks ago in Nashville.
Leslie Jordan Dead at 67
Leslie Jordan released an album of gospel hymns in 2021 that featured many top country names.
Keith Urban Lets Luke Combs Steal His Stage During Nashville Concert [Watch]
The "Beer Never Broke My Heart" singer was one of several surprise guests at Bridgestone Arena.
Jon Pardi Delivers What’s Working With ‘Your Heart or Mine’ [Listen]
The mid-tempo luster stands out on an album that's slightly more progressive than anything he has released previously.
Alan Jackson Pushes Remaining Tour Dates Due to Charcot-Marie-Tooth Setback
"I hoped I’d be able to be there," Jackson writes at his website. "I hate to disappoint my fans. I tried as much as I could to play this show at this time."