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
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.
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.
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.
Morgan Wallen Arrested on Felony Charges
The singer was at the newly opened Chief's when he was arrested just before 11PM CT.
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.
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?
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.
Home Free Reveal What’s Next After Band Shakeup [Interview]
With tenor Austin Brown leaving, what's next for Home Free?
Chris Janson Sold All of His Classic Cars + Watches — Wait Until You Hear Why
"It felt like freedom," Janson says.
10 Country Stars Who Died in Plane Crashes
The list of country singers who died in plane crashes includes some of the biggest stars in country music history.