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
Fans Have Very Strong Feelings About Miranda Lambert’s New Song, ‘Wranglers’ [Listen]
"Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned / When the knock down drag out’s over / And lord knows she took one too many."
Now We Know Why Morgan Wallen Waived His Court Appearance
Wallen waived his right to appear at Friday morning's hearing.
Morgan Wallen Won’t Appear In Court This Week After All
The appearance was scheduled for the morning after Wallen's Nashville concert at Nissan Stadium.
Top 40 Country Songs for May 2024 [Power Rankings]
What's your favorite country song for May 2024?
Here Are the Lyrics to Shaboozey, ‘A Bar Song (Tipsy)’ [Listen]
Shaboozey's chart-topping song is more than just a feel-good, party song.
Country Songs You Didn’t Know Are About SEX — No. 7 Will Make You Blush!
Including a song that was so popular and so misunderstood that the truth may change your childhood.
Who’s Left On ‘American Idol’? Season 22 Top 7 Contestants
Here is who is left after the most recent eliminations on 'American Idol.'
Mandisa’s Father Has a Theory About ‘American Idol’ Singer’s Cause of Death
Police are still investigating Mandisa's death.
Nastiest Country Music Divorces — No. 4 Is Just Wild!
When artists have money and a microphone, divorces get ugly.
Oak Ridge Boys’ Duane Allen Is Really Struggling After Wife’s Death
"There are times when I just break down," he shared on social media.