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
25 Country Songs You Won’t Believe Turn 25 in 2025
These 25 country songs were released to radio a quarter-century ago!
Kip Moore Is Right Where He Belongs [Future of Country Music]
Kip Moore's new 'Solitary Tracks' album represents a positive shift in his career.
Top 40 Country Songs for January 2025 [Power Rankings]
Contemporary and traditional country artists are represented without prejudice across this Top 40 country songs list.
New Country Albums Coming in 2025
Kane Brown, Lanco and the War and Treaty are three artists with confirmed albums, but Eric Church assured us he has something planned for the year.
13 Most Shocking Country Music News Stories of 2024, Ranked
Including four mugshots!
What Does the Winner of ‘The Voice’ Get for Winning the Show?
What does a winner actually walk away with? You might be surprised.
The Top 40 Country Songs of 2024 Prove Real Country Music Is in Good Hands
The top country songs of 2024 prove that country music — especially traditional country music — is in very good hands.
‘Yellowstone': Colby Actor Denim Richards’ Final Note to Fans Is Just Heartbreaking
Fans were mostly sympathetic, although quite a few had not reached the "acceptance" stage of grief.
Morgan Wallen Sighting! CMA Entertainer of the Year Turns Up In the Most Unexpected Place
Wallen's been AWOL for a while, including an uncharacteristic absence from the CMAs.
2024 CMA Awards: 5 Things They Wouldn’t Show You on TV [Watch]
Including what it took to get Jelly Roll onboard for Brooks & Dunn's "Believe."