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
‘1883’ Star Eric Nelsen Addresses a Detail About ‘Ennis’ That Really Bothers Fans
Actor Eric Nelsen, who plays Ennis on the 19th century western, admits it wasn't supposed to be this way.
10 Best Original Christmas Songs in Country Music
Country artists have been as reliable as any in creating Christmas songs to make the holidays more magical.
Adele and Chris Stapleton’s ‘Easy on Me’ Is the Vocal Explosion You’re Expecting [Listen]
It's an understatement to say that the floor is high for a collaboration of this magnitude.
‘Pioneer Woman’ Ree Drummond Celebrates 25th Wedding Anniversary With Throwback Pictures
'The Pioneer Woman' also reflected on a quarter century of joys, pains, ups and downs.
Carrie Underwood’s New ‘Sunday Night Football’ Open Is the Amp Up We Needed [Watch]
For the ninth straight year, the country singer has opened NBC's coverage with a video that finds her trading scenes with the NFL's biggest stars.
Sam Elliott Made a Big Change Ahead of ‘1883’ Premiere
The show is thought to be currently filming in Fort Worth, Texas.
Kelly Clarkson Wants Her Name Changed Back
The singer and talk show host has asked a judge to issue a default judgement and restore her famous name as her legal name moving forward.
Duane ‘Dog the Bounty Hunter’ Chapman Reveals His Wedding Date
Fans of the 'Dog the Bounty Hunter' and fiancee Francie Frane can see the planning taking place in realtime.
See the First Pictures From Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani’s Wedding!
Check out her dress and their exquisite wedding cake.
Carrie Underwood Shows Off Her Little Cowboys After Ranch Vacation
On Instagram, the country couple are flannelled up while their boys don child-sized cowboy hats.