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
Garth Brooks Reevaluating Stadium Tour as COVID-19 Cases Rise Once Again
Brooks also canceled a planned ticket onsale date for a September show in Seattle, Wash.
Luke Bryan Will Return to ‘American Idol’ for Season 20
Auditions will begin virtually this week with the start date for Season 20 still TBD.
Chris Young Announces Famous Friends Tour With Mitchell Tenpenny
Young revealed 13 shows that will keep him busy from October through the end of the year.
A Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire Duet Is Coming
The new recording is one country fans know well, and it'll be a part of a future McEntire project.
Gwen Stefani Really Procrastinated Writing Her Blake Shelton Wedding Vows
She even tried to get out of writing them.
Miranda Lambert Announces the Death of Her Dog, Jessi
The news comes nine months after the death of Jessi's brother, Waylon.
Morgan Wallen Sells His Nashville Home, 5 Months After Scandal [Pictures]
The singer made a nearly 20 percent profit on the house, which he bought in April 2020.
Blake Shelton Brings Gwen Stefani Onstage for No Doubt Hit [Watch]
If this keeps up he may have to rename his upcoming tour the Friends and Heroes and Wife Tour.
Morgan Wallen Goes All in With ‘Sand in My Boots’ [Listen]
"Sand in My Boots" is Wallen's first new single since being removed from radio and streaming playlists in February.
Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani Pop Up for (Free!) Hometown Concert [Watch]
Shelton's tour rehearsal turned into a party!
Ashley Monroe Follows Cancer Announcement With Stirring Bryan Adams Cover [Watch]
Brittney Spencer joins her for a vocal duet, and producer Tyler Cain joins in with a pair of guitar parts.
Jana Kramer Marvels at Ex-Husband Mike Caussin’s Resentment Amid Divorce
"I'm like, 'Wait a minute, you're the one who hurt me ... How are you being mean to me?"