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 to Play President-Elect Joe Biden’s Inauguration
Brooks shared the honor with media on Monday (Jan. 18).
Charley Pride’s 10 Best Songs and Biggest Hits
Charley Pride's trailblazing life and career came to an end on Dec. 12, 2020, but his catalog of hit songs will live forever.
How Well Do you Know Reba McEntire?
With the CMA Awards just days away and McEntire set to host once again, it seemed fitting to offer a refresh on six fascinating facts about the 65-year-old.
How Dolly Parton Saved Kenny Rogers From Passing on a Career Hit
One very special person saved the day.
10 Best Songs About Hard Work
These songs are tributes to the good ol' American work ethic.
Garth Brooks Reveals Daughter Allie’s Coronavirus Diagnosis
“Her husband works with us every day," Brooks shares.
Blake Shelton Seems Skeptical About Upcoming Season of ‘The Voice’
Girlfriend Gwen Stefani is also set to appear on the singing reality show with Shelton.
Gwen Stefani Returning as Coach on ‘The Voice’ for Season 19
This will be her fifth season as coach.
Meet the Top 20 ‘American Idol’ Singers for Season 18
Judges like Luke Bryan have already labeled their favorites.
These Country Singers Sure Love Their Dogs [Pictures]
They're all so sweet!
5 Greatest Moments From ‘Garth Brooks: Live at Notre Dame!’
We won't spoil No. 1 as it's likely you'll have your own after watching the Sunday night special.
Remember When President George H.W. Bush Attended the CMA Awards?
Even the leader of the free world couldn't pass up a chance to see Garth.