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
40 Great Father-Daughter Dance Songs for a Country Fan’s Wedding
A bride's father is the second-most important man at a wedding, and he's deserving of a song that brings significance to his role.
60 Real Names of Country Music’s Biggest Stars
These stars may not be who you think they are!
What Does the Winner of ‘The Voice’ Get for Winning the Show?
What does a winner actually walk away with? You might be surprised.
62 Artists Who Are Not in the Country Music Hall of Fame
Three new artists enter the Hall of Fame each year. Who's most deserving?
‘American Idol’ Singer Alex Miller Involved in Fatal Bus Accident
Police are still investigating the accident.
The 50 Greatest Country Love Songs Ever
Love is in the air.
Toby Keith Has the No. 1 Album in America
A 15-year-old compilation album just topped albums by Morgan Wallen, Taylor Swift and more.
Dierks Bentley Reveals 2024 Gravel & Gold Tour Dates
Chase Rice and Lee Brice will help open Dierks Bentley's 2024 tour.
Brett Favre Recalls Final Conversation With Toby Keith: ‘Whatever Happens, I’m OK With It’
Favre said his longtime friend was very tired.
Jelly Roll Reveals Massive Head Tattoo [Picture]
The "Save Me" singer is known for having dozens, if not hundreds, of tattoos across his body, but this one was invisible until recently.
2024 Grammy Awards Red Carpet: See Country’s Best Dressed! [Pictures]
Country music's best dressed at the 2024 Grammy Awards brought original style to the red carpet.
2024 Grammy In-Memoriam: 25 Country Artists to Remember
It was a particularly devastating year for country songwriters.
15 Country Legends Who’ve Never Won a Grammy Award, Ranked
These 15 singers are a collective 0-92!
Why Morgan Wallen Won’t Be at the Grammys in 2024
Historically, artists like Morgan Wallen haven't done well with Grammy voters.
Police: Darius Rucker Was Carrying Psilocin
The traffic stop happened a year ago.
Luke Bryan Announces 2024 Mind of a Country Boy Tour — See Dates!
The name of Luke Bryan's new tour comes from a new song.