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
Jordan Davis and Luke Bryan Offer Sound Life Advice With ‘Buy Dirt’ [Listen]
Davis' collaboration with Luke Bryan is a sharp pivot away from his mostly fancy-free, melodic, uptempo hits.
Carrie Underwood to Re-Release ‘My Gift’ With Three New Tracks
Savvy fans may recognize each of the three new songs.
Morgan Wallen Sells His Nashville Home, 5 Months After Scandal [Pictures]
The singer made a nearly 20 percent profit on the house, which he bought in April 2020.
Jason Aldean, Carrie Underwood Share Studio Footage of ‘If I Didn’t Love You’ Recording
The song — Aldean's first from an upcoming 10th studio album — finds the two superstar vocalists trading verses.
Blake Shelton Brings Gwen Stefani Onstage for No Doubt Hit [Watch]
If this keeps up he may have to rename his upcoming tour the Friends and Heroes and Wife Tour.
Morgan Wallen Goes All in With ‘Sand in My Boots’ [Listen]
"Sand in My Boots" is Wallen's first new single since being removed from radio and streaming playlists in February.
Kacey Musgraves, Before She Followed Her Arrow — Radio Texas Live Legends, On Demand
You're listening to a woman standing on the edge of her dreams.
Aaron Lewis’ ‘Am I the Only One’ Is a Top Hot Country Song — Is Radio Next?
It's difficult to find an apples-to-apples comparison for "Am I the Only One."
10 Best Country Albums of 2021 (So Far)
Including Thomas Rhett, Eric Church, Loretta Lynn and more.
Chase Bryant Leans Into the Pain On His New ‘Upbringing’ Album [Interview]
The Texas-raised singer is still a dark and brooding songwriter.