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
Scotty McCreery Recalls George Strait Helping Him Clinch ‘American Idol’
“George called me up," McCreery tells Taste of Country.
50 Merry Country Christmas Songs to Get You in the Spirit
Drinking Christmas songs, romantic Christmas songs, rowdy Christmas songs and spiritual Christmas songs all make this list.
10 Best Songs to Say Thanks
Country artists are great at writing thank you songs.
Luke Combs to Play Halftime of Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day Game
The game comes two weeks after Combs won the CMA Entertainer of the Year award.
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill Share an Intimate Moment in a New ‘1883’ Teaser [Watch]
The on-screen couple look to have more than washing off a day's worth of grime on their minds.
Luke Combs’ Friend Adam Church Surprised and Grateful to Star in ‘Doin’ This’ Music Video
Until now, Luke Combs' friend Adam Church's Nashville journey has been a series of stops and starts.
Jimmie Allen’s Newborn Daughter Rushed to the Hospital
Earlier this week, Allen's wife revealed that both of their daughters were ill.
Newcomer Drake Milligan’s ‘Cowgirl for Christmas’ Video Is the Holiday Throwback You Need [Exclusive Premiere]
The new Christmas swinger finds Milligan pining for love this holiday season. It's delightfully campy and incredibly catchy.
Full ‘1883’ Cast Announcement Reveals New Plotlines for Tim McGraw, Faith Hill Series
The full cast and character descriptions offer clues as to what 1883 has in store.
Understanding the 2022 Grammy Nominations: Snubs, Surprises and Statements
Including Eric Church, Walker Hayes and Carly Pearce.