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
Oak Ridge Boys’ Joe Bonsall: ‘I Could Have Easily Died Last Weekend’
"I am on the better side now," he writes. "God is able! Love you all."
Hank Williams Jr. Explains Why He’s Not a Grand Ole Opry Member [Watch]
It has nothing to do with his father, and really there's no animosity.
Tom Hanks Unloads on Aggressive Fan Who Trips Wife Rita Wilson [Watch]
A few fans got too close to Tom Hanks and wife Rita Wilson in New York City.
‘Dog the Bounty Hunter’ Daughter Lyssa Chapman Marries: ‘I Love You Forever, My Wife’
The reality television show star was no in attendance.
Pictures From 2022 CMA Fest, Day 4: Dierks Bentley Leads a Night of Collaborations
Billy Ray Cyrus and Breland were two surprise guests on Sunday night in Nashville.
‘Yellowstone’ Cowboy Buster Welch Dies — Texas Cowboy Hall of Famer Was 94
"There are three Gods in Texas: the Almighty himself, Buster Welch and George Strait."
‘American Idol’ Winners Chayce Beckham, Noah Thompson Team Up at 2022 CMA Fest [Watch]
The two men performed a version of Beckham's song "23," a rolling, acoustic, lyrical showcase he debuted on 'Idol' in 2021.
Carrie Underwood Laughs Off Sons’ Wild Opry Dancing: ‘Crazy Boys’
"I don't know if they care too much," Underwood says about her two sons interest in her music.
See Pictures From 2022 CMA Fest, Day 1: Keith Urban, Jason Aldean + More!
Keith Urban, Jason Aldean, Zac Brown Band and more closed Day 1 of CMA Fest.
Carrie Underwood’s Kids Spotted ‘Breakdancing’ During Her Grand Ole Opry Appearance
As she sings, Jacob and Isaiah shuffle, shift and hop up and down.