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
‘Yellowstone': 10 Most Epic Death Scenes [Seasons 1-5]
Including Dan Jenkins, the Beck Brothers, Garrett Randall, the two meth bros that kill Jimmy's grandfather, Roarke Carter and Wade Marrow.
2025 Grammy Awards: Full List of Country Nominees + More
Shaboozey, Jelly Roll, Beyonce, Kacey Musgraves and Chris Stapleton were among the country artists with multiple nominations.
Garth Brooks Sexual Assault Lawsuit Takes Another Unexpected Turn
It's a procedural move with the potential for big implications.
Kelsea Ballerini’s Boyfriend Chase Stokes Just Lost His J-O-B
He'll probably be OK.
Here Are the Lyrics to Koe Wetzel, Jessie Murph, ‘High Road’ [Listen]
"I don't need a ticket to your s--t show," the pair sing.
I Know Why Willie Nelson Keeps Winning Grammy Awards
Half of Willie Nelson's 12 Grammy wins have come after his 80th birthday.
Too Hot to Handle: 20 Songs So Controversial They Got Banned
What do Morgan Wallen, Lil Nas X and Loretta Lynn have in common? They've all been blacklisted by country radio.
Why Was Peanut the Squirrel Euthanized?
It's unlikely you had an internet-famous squirrel unifying the country on your 2024 bingo card, but here we are.
Top 40 Country Songs for November 2024 [Power Rankings]
As always, the November 2024 list of the Top 40 country songs is equal parts airplay, sales and streaming charts, plus fan ratings. Staff opinion breaks any ties.
Joe Nichols Found His Kelly Clarkson in Annie Bosko, ‘Better Than You’ [Exclusive]
Joe Nichols talks about finding the right singer for his new duet, "Better Than You."