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
John Rich to Conservative Country Stars: Be More Like Carrie Underwood!
In a new video, the singer and frequent social commentator told a group of A-Level country stars to "grow a pair."
Fact Check: Did Carrie Underwood Really Lose Millions of Spotify Listeners?
Here's how Carrie Underwood's inauguration announcement affected her music.
25 Country Songs You Won’t Believe Turn 25 in 2025
These 25 country songs were released to radio a quarter-century ago!
The Eagles Drop Massive Donation on FireAid L.A. Fire Relief Concert
The concert is Jan. 30 in Inglewood, Calif.
‘Landman': Billy Bob Thornton Reveals the Truth About Jerry Jones Cameo
Several media outlets said Jones' appearance was worthy of an Emmy!
‘Landman': Billy Bob Thornton Reveals Surprising Fact About Finale Torture Scene [Dutton Rules]
Billy Bob Thornton recently opened up about two memorable scenes from the Paramount+ show's final two episodes.
Ricky Skaggs Reveals the Whites Founder Buck White Has Died
The Grand Ole Opry member was 94 years old.
Am I a Prude or Did ‘Landman’ Go Too Far? Season 1 Finale Breakdown
It was weird, to say the least.
Remember Which ‘Landman’ Star Fought Beyoncé?
Believe it or not, they were fighting over a man.
Kip Moore Is Right Where He Belongs [Future of Country Music]
Kip Moore's new 'Solitary Tracks' album represents a positive shift in his career.