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
Carrie Underwood’s Oldest Son Goes Hunting With Husband Mike Fisher
The 7-year-old recently joined his dad Mike Fisher on a hunting trip.
‘Yellowstone’ Fans Are Freaking Out About a Star’s New Look, But There’s a Simple Explanation
The end of the trailer for Season 5 of 'Yellowstone' shows one character looking very different.
Remember When Rapper Coolio Tapped Kenny Rogers for a Duet? [Watch]
Rogers even appeared in the music video.
11 Times Country Stars Called Each Other Out
Blake and Garth have been on the receiving end on two occasions.
Jimmy Buffett Hospitalized, Postpones Remaining 2022 Tour Dates
Doctors told Jimmy Buffett he needs to take the rest of the year off.
Dylan Scott Lets His Traditional Roots Show With ‘Can’t Have Mine’ [Listen]
Dylan Scott's new song is built around this lyric: "Find you a girl that leaves you speechless / Gets wild on the town but still loves Jesus."
Parker McCollum Was Living ‘Handle on You’ When He Wrote It [Listen]
At the time, he found himself writing the same kinds of things again and again. This rut extended to his personal life.
Wynonna Judd on Mother Naomi: ‘I Feel Her Nudging Me’
Wynonna Judd's first TV interview will feature her speaking about her final moments with mother Naomi, and the days and weeks that have followed.
Reba McEntire Debut as ‘Sunny Barnes’ on ‘Big Sky’ Is Even Better Than Expected
Calling McEntire's Sunny Barnes a villain or antagonist just isn't true, at least not yet.
Cody Johnson’s ‘Human’ Asks Fans to Write Their Own Ending [Listen]
The traditional country apology backs up his (to this point) career-defining single, "Til You Can't."
Preview Shania Twain’s Defiant ‘Monarch’ Appearance [Exclusive]
Twain is the second country singer to make a cameo appearance, following Martina McBride's appearance in the debut.
‘Yellowstone’ Prequel ‘1923’ Adds ‘Terminator’ Franchise Star
Yellowstone and 1883 fans also now know who will play Spencer Dutton, the youngest of two sons fathered by Tim McGraw's James Dutton in 1883.