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.
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2024 ACM Awards Nominations: Biggest Snubs + Surprises, Ranked
Among the surprises: A first-time nominee who also notched an Entertainer of the Year nod! Among the snubs: One of country music's leading ladies.
Eric Church’s Bar Is Having Fun With Morgan Wallen Chair Incident
The bar — named after singer Eric Church — shared photos of the new message on social media.
Could Morgan Wallen Go to Jail?
He's been charged with three felonies and one misdemeanor.
Morgan Wallen Mug Shot Released
Wallen was arrested at Eric Church's bar Chief's on Broadway in Nashville.
Colt Ford Update: Singer Still in ICU, But ‘Steadily Improving’
Friends like Brantley Gilbert also shared positive news on social media.
2024 CMT Music Awards: 5 Things You Missed
Jelly Roll's kiss, Kelsea Ballerini's announcement and Sam Hunt's confession are all part of this list of things you missed from the 2024 CMTs.
Country Couples on the 2024 CMT Music Awards Red Carpet [Pictures]
The new trend seems to be to roll like you've done it a thousand times however. Is PDA uncool this year?
Here Are the Lyrics to Lainey Wilson, ‘Country’s Cool Again’
Wilson wrote the lyrics to "Country's Cool Again" with Trannie Anderson, Dallas Wilson and Aslan Freeman.
Toby Keith Tribute at the 2024 CMT Music Awards Leaves His Family in Tears
Brooks & Dunn, Sammy Hagar and Lainey Wilson paid tribute to Toby Keith at the 2024 CMT Awards.
2024 CMT Music Awards Red Carpet: See Country’s Best Dressed! [Pictures]
There were — without a doubt — some bold decisions on the CMT Music Awards red carpet.