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.
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Blake Shelton’s ‘God’s Country’ Lyrics Are a Perfect Mix of Art and Practicality
Devin Dawson and Hardy recently talked to ToC Nights about two important lyrics from "God's Country."
Brad Paisley’s ‘Alive Right Now’ Introduces Cancer Survivor Addie Pratt
"Alive Right Now" mixes pop culture and heart to create a feel good message for any decade.
Brad Paisley Doesn’t Think Carrie Underwood Should Be Allowed to Drive
"It's a side of Carrie that I've never seen," he says.
2019 CMA Country Christmas Performances: Full List
It's a lot of great Christmas music in two hours.
Carrie Underwood Tears Up Accepting Double 2019 American Music Awards Wins
Underwood spotted someone in the crowd and started to tear up.
Thomas Rhett’s Breezy ‘Look What God Gave Her’ Excites 2019 American Music Awards Audience
Wearing ripped blue jeans and an I Howl My Love for You jacket, Rhett worked the full stage and then some.
Garth Brooks Isn’t Mad at Eric Church or His Fans After Onstage Slight
"It brings you closer to your team," he shares.
2020 Grammy Nominations: 4 Unfortunate Snubs, 4 Big Surprises
It's a diverse list of country Grammy nominees in 2020.
Interview: Luke Combs Talks About His Unlikely Friendship With Eric Church
Luke Combs took a chance to get Eric Church to collaborate. It worked.
Blake Shelton Grieved for Craig Morgan In the Most Humbling Way
When Morgan's son died, Shelton was there for him.
See the Best Pictures From This Year’s CMA Awards
Blake Shelton brought fire. Miranda Lambert brought bubbles.
Here’s Why Garth Brooks Won CMA Entertainer of the Year
Was he most deserving?