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
40 Great Father-Daughter Dance Songs for a Country Fan’s Wedding
A bride's father is the second-most important man at a wedding, and he's deserving of a song that brings significance to his role.
10 Best Songs About Hard Work
These songs are tributes to the good ol' American work ethic.
Blake Shelton, Brad Paisley-Led ‘CMT Giants: Alabama’ Tribute Gets an Air Date
Vince Gill, Charley Pride, Kenny Rogers and Alan Jackson are a few artists who've been honored previously.
Inside Kid Rock’s Replica White House
It's half the size of the real White House and has some very original features.
Here Are the Lyrics to Shaboozey, ‘A Bar Song (Tipsy)’ [Listen]
Shaboozey's chart-topping song is more than just a feel-good, party song.
See Inside NASCAR’s Most Expensive Homess — Including a $30 Million Log Cabin Mansion! [Pictures]
Including Jeff Gordon, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Mark Martin, Denny Hamlin and both Busch brothers.
21 Great Memorial Day Songs — Country Music Fans Need No. 11 This Weekend!
In honor of those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Jelly Roll Admits Wife Bunnie Xo Is Still Struggling After Father Bill’s Death
Talking to Taste of Country Nights, Jelly Roll said his wife is doing better, but the emotions are complicated.
Elvis Presley’s Granddaughter Hard Stops Graceland Auction
The actor's legal response scared off Naussany Investments and Private Lending LLC for good.
30 Country Stars You Won’t Believe Aren’t Grand Ole Opry Members
Fifteen living Entertainers of the Year and seven Country Music Hall of Fame artists are among the Grand Ole Opry's Class of Not Yet.
What Does the Winner of ‘The Voice’ Get for Winning the Show?
What does a winner actually walk away with? You might be surprised.
Update: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Kyle Busch Feud Just Got Even Uglier
This isn't over yet.