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
‘Dutton Rules’ Podcast: Is Harrison Ford ‘Yellowstone’s Newest Dutton?
Harrison Ford has to be the new James Dutton, right? There is certainly some strong evidence.
Katelyn Clampett’s ‘Hang Up and Hang Out’ Is a Perfect Summer Release [Exclusive Premiere]
The punkish country-rock song is a ready-made stress release that's perfect for the unofficial kick-off of summer.
Don McLean Cancels NRA Convention Performance, While Lee Greenwood + More Press On
"It would be disrespectful and hurtful for me to perform for the NRA at their convention in Houston this week," McLean says.
Remember What Event Overshadowed Garth Brooks’ Proposal to Trisha Yearwood?
May 25 has been a huge day in country music, historically.
See the Most-Played Country Song From the Year You Graduated High School
If your high school graduation came in the 1980s, Willie Nelson or Clint Black might have been your guy.
George Birge Drops Dark, Acoustic Version of ‘Mind on You’ [Exclusive]
It's a much more vulnerable version than fans have fallen in love with on the 'George Birge' EP.
Why Jelly Roll’s ‘Son of a Sinner’ Is Rolling at Country Radio [Listen]
There's an undeniable rock edge to Jelly Roll's vocals but that's no consequence to the barroom story he's telling.
They Told Stephanie Quayle Not to Tell [Interview]
Her new album reflects the woman she is today, and she couldn't be more excited to talk about it.
Zac Brown Band’s John Driskell Hopkins Reveals ALS Diagnosis
The longtime member of the group also announced the Hop on a Cure Foundation.
High Valley + Mike Tyson Walked Into a Room … [Interview]
"So one day we're in the Delta lounge in Detroit ... right behind us is Mike Tyson and his manager."