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
Jason Aldean’s ‘Let Your Boys Be Country’ Lyrics Fit Right Now
"For me, I feel like it was a fitting song right now," he tells Taste of Country.
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Jelly Roll Just Shoved the Most Hated Man in WWE [Watch]
The "Save Me" singer did Randy Orton a solid during his match against Domnik Mysterio.
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What ‘Yellowstone’ Fans Watching CBS Missed Last Weekend [Dutton Rules]
In fairness, very little has been cut from Season 1 and Season 2 on CBS, but that only makes this edit more perplexing.
Kenny Chesney Adds Soccer Stadiums to His 2024 Tour
Three new soccer stadium dates join additional shows at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. to turn an 18-date tour into 23.
Dolly Parton’s ‘Rockstar’ Album Did the Unthinkable Last Week
Sales of her 'Rockstar' album were No. 1 all-genre and among the best in country music in 2023.
Dolly Parton’s Sister Sounds Off After Thanksgiving Halftime Show
Stella Parton came hard in response to sister Dolly's halftime show.
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Uncle Kracker’s Kids Join Him for Adorable Version of ‘Frosty the Snowman’ [Listen]
Listen to this reimagined classic first during this Taste of Country exclusive.
New Country Albums Coming in 2024
2024 is already shaping up to be a great year for country music.
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This CMT ‘The Last Cowboy’ Family May Look Mighty Familiar [Exclusive]
'Yellowstone' co-creator Taylor Sheridan first launched the competition in 2019.
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Priscilla Block’s Bold New Era Begins With ‘Hey Jack’ [Interview]
You'd forgive her — or anyone — for feeling anxious about filming a video as sensual as this. Save your apologies.