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
Ryan Reynolds Comments on Shania Twain’s Name-Check at 2022 PCAs
Twain turned to social media with a "Sorry not sorry" tweet aimed at Reynolds.
Top 40 Country Songs for December 2022
Heartbreakers by Bailey Zimmerman and Lainey Wilson lead the way.
‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ Actor Clarence Gilyard Dead at 66
The 66-year-old may best be remembered for starring in nearly 200 episodes of the Chuck Norris adventure series as the title-character's partner and best friend.
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Luke Bryan’s Wife Caroline Reveals What Led to Hip Surgery
She took to social media to share what happened and what she's doing to make sure recovery goes smoothly.
‘Yellowstone’ Star Ryan Bingham Knows Fans Want Walker Sent to the Train Station
Ryan Bingham says his 'Yellowstone' character is trying to stay out of trouble, but evidence shows he's done a poor job of it.
Zach Bryan Giving ‘Every Single Cent’ From Veteran’s Day Show to PTSD Victims, Families
Bryan served seven years in the Navy before being honorably discharged in 2021.
Luke Bryan Stops a Fight During Ohio Tour Stop [Watch]
"This isn't Limp Bizkit or nothing," Bryan says.
‘Yellowstone’ Prequel ‘1932’ Changes Name, Shifts Direction
The show will be set a decade earlier than previously announced.
Carly Pearce Loves the Kenny Chesney Tour, But … — Taste of Country Nights, On Demand
"I was like, 'OK, Kenny Chesney is in better shape than me.'"