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
Here’s How You Sneak Booze Into the ACM Awards
She didn't bring a cooler like Miranda Lambert in 2020, but let's be honest — who else but Ran has that kind of bravado?
Jimmie Allen Accused of Rape, Sued for Sexual Battery, Assault + More
'Jane Doe' is suing for sexual battery, assault, false imprisonment, sex trafficking and emotional distress.
2023 ACM Awards Hosts Dolly Parton + Garth Brooks Totally Plan to Go Off Script [Exclusive]
“Absolutely, I’m gonna go off script," she shares. "We really don’t need it."
Rate Country Music: May 2023
Fan opinions matter here.
Jelly Roll Isn’t Allowed to See His ‘Save Me’ Documentary Early
He did see a two-minute teaser, however, and it left him in tears.
Jordan Davis Tells the Emotional Story of ‘Next Thing You Know’ Lyrics [Exclusive]
Fans have applied his song to their story and it's just so beautiful.
Kenny Chesney Replacing Morgan Wallen at Gulf Coast Jam, Carolina Country Music Fest
Wallen is on vocal rest for the next six weeks.
Jason Aldean Has Strong Feelings About Who Should Win 2023 ACM Entertainer of the Year
Aldean is excited to be nominated again, "especially at this point in my career."
Morgan Wallen Delivers Devastating Tour News
"This is just the choice I had to make," he says closing a two-minute-long video. "I hate it but I love you guys."
Ed Sheeran Performing at the 2023 ACM Awards
It's hardly the first time he's gone country.