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
Remember When Loretta Lynn Dang Near Made Alan Jackson Blush? [Watch]
To look at him is to wonder if her words weren't worth more than the reason for the celebration.
60 Real Names of Country Music’s Biggest Stars
These stars may not be who you think they are!
Does Jelly Roll Have America’s Favorite Country Song? Rate Country Music: October 2023
Nearly a dozen new country songs were added to the Rate Country Music poll this month. Will there be a new No. 1?
10 Stunning Facts About Loretta Lynn’s Life and Career
While Loretta Lynn's professional accomplishments are how she'll be remembered, how she did it requires a bold-faced footnote.
All Lainey’s Wilson’s Old Boyfriends Think ‘Watermelon Moonshine’ Is About Them
The "Watermelon Moonshine" singer has been taking all kinds of calls, DMs, etc ... about her latest No. 1 hit.
Top 40 Country Songs for October 2023 [Power Rankings]
Find country music's hottest songs, ranked using four key indicators. Then, at the bottom, weigh in on your favorite and least favorite songs.
Thomas Rhett Takes Care of Business in Nashville [Review]
The hitmaker's Home Team Tour 23 stop at Bridgestone Arena is what happens when an artist in his prime takes his job very seriously.
2023 People’s Choice Country Awards Performances: Full List
The best performances from the 2023 People's Choice Country Awards were personal.
Here Are the Lyrics to Toby Keith, ‘Don’t Let the Old Man In’
Keith performed the song at the 2023 People's Choice Country Awards in Nashville on Thursday (Sept. 28).
2023 People’s Choice Country Awards Red Carpet: See the Best Dressed! [Pictures]
Sometimes an awards show has a theme and artists all seem to wear red, or black or silver. Not at the 2023 People's Choice Country Awards.