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
Blake Shelton: Gwen Stefani’s ‘Shocked’ to Be Returning to ‘The Voice’
The country singer will wrap his career on the NBC reality TV show this month, but Stefani will return for Season 24 in the fall.
Reba McEntire Named ‘The Voice’ Coach for Season 24
Blake Shelton is out but country music is still in.
Who’s Left on ‘American Idol’? Season 21, Top 3 Contestants
In case you couldn't watch the latest episode of 'American Idol,' we got you!
Here’s Why Chris Stapleton Won Entertainer of the Year at the 2023 ACM Awards
A single picture taken long after the show explains why Chris Stapleton is ACM Entertainer of the Year in 2023.
Why Kane Brown Won Video of the Year at the 2023 CMT Music Awards
Kane Brown may have just out-worked the other finalists.
Kane Brown Drops the Experimental ‘Bury Me in Georgia’ as His Next Radio Single [Listen]
"Bury Me In Georgia" is the opening track on Different Man and it shows how dynamic the project truly is.
Carrie Underwood Proves Her 8-Year-Old Son Is Just Like Yours
Carrie, meet Dude Perfect. Dude Perfect, meet Carrie Underwood.
Blake Shelton Shows Off His ‘Mr. Stefani’ Jacket
The singer posed for a photo in his new "Mr. Stefani" jean jacket prior to a show in Sioux Falls, S.D.
‘1923’: Episode 7’s Awkward Ending Explained [Dutton Rules]
As Alex and Spencer are having another dreamy conversation that new lovers tend to have, she hears a man shout her name
Chris Stapleton Announces 2023 All-American Road Show Tour
There are now over 30 chances to see Chris Stapleton this spring and summer.
25 Chris Stapleton Songs That Will Put You Through the Emotional Wringer
These 25 songs are the best of Chris Stapleton's repertoire as an artist.
Remember When Shania Twain Rocked the Super Bowl Halftime Show? [Watch]
Shania Twain rocked the Super Bowl halftime way back in 2003.