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
‘1923’: How Cole Brings Plenty’s Death Affects Season 2
The actor's character on '1923' was pivotal.
12 Things ‘The Voice’ Wishes We Didn’t Know
A list like this often saves the most fascinating facts for last but we're pretty sure No. 1 will stun you.
Sam Hunt on Wife Hannah Lee: ‘She Forgives Quickly’
Sam Hunt talks about what inspired his new song "Locked Up," and how hard it was to convince wife Hannah Lee to star in the music video.
How the 2024 CMT Music Awards Compared to Other Recent Awards Shows
Are the CMT Awards country music's most, or least-watched awards show?
Kevin Costner on ‘Yellowstone’ Return: ‘I’d Love to Do It’
Kevin Costner just bounced the ball into 'Yellowstone' and Taylor Sheridan's court.
Riley Strain’s Family Reconsidering Foul Play
The 22-year-old's stepfather recently explained why they haven't totally dismissed the idea that foul play was involved.
Eric Church’s Bar Is Having Fun With Morgan Wallen Chair Incident
The bar — named after singer Eric Church — shared photos of the new message on social media.
Could Morgan Wallen Go to Jail?
He's been charged with three felonies and one misdemeanor.
2024 ACM Awards Nominations: Biggest Snubs + Surprises, Ranked
Among the surprises: A first-time nominee who also notched an Entertainer of the Year nod! Among the snubs: One of country music's leading ladies.
2024 CMT Music Awards: 5 Things You Missed
Jelly Roll's kiss, Kelsea Ballerini's announcement and Sam Hunt's confession are all part of this list of things you missed from the 2024 CMTs.