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
Dolly Parton ‘Here You Come Again’ Songwriter Cynthia Weil Dead at 82
"She was my best friend, confidant, and my partner in crime and an idol and trailblazer for women in music."
Jelly Roll, ‘Whitsitt Chapel’ — 13 Songs, 22 Easter Eggs [Album Review]
Like the subtle hat tips to Outkast, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard and more.
Top 40 Country Songs for June 2023 [Power Rankings]
Remember, fan opinion counts more than ever on this monthly ranking. Be sure to rate more than 30 country songs.
Miranda Lambert Reveals Her Leon Bridges Collaboration
This isn't Bridges first country music collaboration.
Parents Need to Hear Jaden Michaels’ ‘Be Anything’ [Exclusive Premiere]
"Having a little girl makes this project so special," Michaels shares. "She sings this at the top of her lungs in the car."
Song Secrets: Lainey Wilson Sings Her Truth With ‘Watermelon Moonshine’ Lyrics
"This song, it takes me back," she says.
This ‘Jelly Roll: Save Me’ Documentary Scene Will Rip Your Heart Out
You think you're done with the hard stuff and then, bam!
‘Yellowstone’ Did Something No Other TV Show Could This Year
Season 5 of Taylor Sheridan's Dutton family original was among the top shows on television in 2022-23.
20 Great Memorial Day Songs
In honor of those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Remember Tina Turner’s Tribute to Dolly Parton?
Turner tried country when she first went solo and it kinda worked!
Inside Kid Rock’s Replica White House
It's half the size of the real White House and has some very original features.
What Does the Winner of ‘The Voice’ Get for Winning the Show?
What does a winner actually walk away with? You might be surprised.