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
Introducing the Radio Texas Live Legends Podcast
Find out how each artist's story began during this weekly podcast.
See the First Pictures From Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani’s Wedding!
Check out her dress and their exquisite wedding cake.
Duane ‘Dog’ Chapman Remembers Late Wife Beth in the Most Unexpected Way
Saturday (June 26) marked two years since Beth Chapman died after a battle with cancer.
Why George Strait Isn’t in the Grand Ole Opry — Secret History of Country Music Podcast
To understand it, you need to understand how he was raised.
12 Rarely Seen Photos of Dolly Parton From the 1970s
Including photos with Mick Jagger, Carol Burnett, John Belushi and more.
Toby Keith Keeps It ‘Old School’ in New Song Co-Written by Maren Morris [Listen]
Toby says it reminds him of a Steve Miller song.
‘Duck Dynasty’ Star Kay Robertson Hospitalized After Dog Attack
She bent down to kiss her dog and he snapped.
Jimmy Buffett Returns to Nashville for Surprise Pop-Up Concert at Exit/In [Watch]
Kenny Chesney joined him on stage for his most famous song.
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill’s Daughter, Maggie, Has Earned Her Master’s Degree
Her future is bright, but far away from the singer's line of work.
12 Heartbreaking Alan Jackson Songs We Just Can’t Quit
Alan Jackson makes us cry even when he's trying to be a nice guy.