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
Jackson Dean Drops the Vulnerable ‘Fearless’ Off at Country Radio [Listen]
Jackson Dean's new radio single "Fearless" presents as a song with as much bravado as "Don't Come Lookin'."
The Eagles Announce New 2023 ‘Hotel California’ Tour Dates
Six addition Hotel California Tour dates have been tacked on to the 2023 calendar, bringing the total to 12, plus one non-tour show.
‘Yellowstone': How Did Beth Not Know About the Train Station? [Dutton Rules]
This baffling revelation from Season 5, Ep. 8 closes what was the biggest plot hole on Yellowstone.
Muscadine Bloodline Announce New ‘Teenage Dixie’ Album
The song "Teenage Dixie" was revealed alongside news of the album.
Is the Train Station on ‘Yellowstone’ Based on a Real Place?
It kind of does exist. Kind of.
Relive History With ‘Kris Kristofferson Live at Gilley’s — Pasadena, TX: September 15th, 1981′ [Exclusive Premiere]
During this exclusive premiere, listen to all 15 songs from a Kris Kristofferson show recorded at Gilley's in Pasadena, Texas, on Sept. 15, 1981.
Pat Green Will Quit Counting the Miles … Eventually [Interview]
Green estimates he's played about 3,000 shows in his life.
Willie Nelson Reveals Life-Threatening COVID Battle
He says "I had a pretty rough time with it" but his wife Annie makes it clear it was very serious.
Sam Hunt’s Wife Pregnant, Files for Divorce
She cites inappropriate marital conduct.
Maddie & Tae Singer Tae Dye’s Baby Arrives Early [Pictures]
The little girl arrived very early, but is "beautiful, strong and everything we have ever dreamed of."
New Date for 2022 Grammy Awards Bumps CMT Awards’ Debut on CBS
The new date created a scheduling conflict for CBS and the CMT Awards.
‘Dutton Rules’ Podcast: ‘1883’ Buried a Fan Favorite, But Why? [Listen]
Don't worry, it's not either of the two actors pictured.