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
50 Merry Country Christmas Songs to Get You in the Spirit in 2024
Drinking Christmas songs, romantic Christmas songs, rowdy Christmas songs and spiritual Christmas songs all make this list.
What Does the Winner of ‘The Voice’ Get for Winning the Show?
What does a winner actually walk away with? You might be surprised.
Watch Kris Kristofferson’s Sob-Worthy Final Performance, at Willie Nelson’s 90th Birthday Party
The look on Kris Kristofferson's face is one of pure joy.
Alan Jackson Shares Story Behind 9/11 Anthem, ‘Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)’
It came to him in the middle of the night.
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.