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
50 Merry Country Christmas Songs to Get You in the Spirit in 2024
Drinking Christmas songs, romantic Christmas songs, rowdy Christmas songs and spiritual Christmas songs all make this list.
Watch Kris Kristofferson’s Sob-Worthy Final Performance, at Willie Nelson’s 90th Birthday Party
The look on Kris Kristofferson's face is one of pure joy.
Alan Jackson Shares Story Behind 9/11 Anthem, ‘Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)’
It came to him in the middle of the night.
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.
10 Best Songs About Hard Work
These songs are tributes to the good ol' American work ethic.
Blake Shelton, Brad Paisley-Led ‘CMT Giants: Alabama’ Tribute Gets an Air Date
Vince Gill, Charley Pride, Kenny Rogers and Alan Jackson are a few artists who've been honored previously.
Inside Kid Rock’s Replica White House
It's half the size of the real White House and has some very original features.
See Inside NASCAR’s Most Expensive Homess — Including a $30 Million Log Cabin Mansion! [Pictures]
Including Jeff Gordon, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Mark Martin, Denny Hamlin and both Busch brothers.
21 Great Memorial Day Songs — Country Music Fans Need No. 11 This Weekend!
In honor of those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
30 Country Stars You Won’t Believe Aren’t Grand Ole Opry Members
Fifteen living Entertainers of the Year and seven Country Music Hall of Fame artists are among the Grand Ole Opry's Class of Not Yet.
What Does the Winner of ‘The Voice’ Get for Winning the Show?
What does a winner actually walk away with? You might be surprised.
60 Real Names of Country Music’s Biggest Stars
These stars may not be who you think they are!
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.