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
Top 40 Country Songs for November 2024 [Power Rankings]
As always, the November 2024 list of the Top 40 country songs is equal parts airplay, sales and streaming charts, plus fan ratings. Staff opinion breaks any ties.
Joe Nichols Found His Kelly Clarkson in Annie Bosko, ‘Better Than You’ [Exclusive]
Joe Nichols talks about finding the right singer for his new duet, "Better Than You."
Joe Nichols Remembers a Hank Williams Jr. Disaster [Exclusive]
"And he looked at me like, 'Oh my God, I'm really sitting with an idiot.'"
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Janelle Kidman died on Sept. 7.
Jimmie Allen + Alexis Gale Divorce Ends Turbulent Five-Year Relationship
Since early 2019, the couple followed every bit of good news with something much less appetizing.
‘Yellowstone’ Podcast: ‘Dutton Rules’ Unpacks Very Important Season 5 Trailer
Now in its fourth season, Dutton Rules has helped a million fans understand the twists and turns of Yellowstone, 1923, 1883 and more.
These 13 NASCAR Drivers Sure Outkicked Their Coverage [Pictures]
When they walk a red carpet, all eyes go to one person.
School Uniform Advocates Just Received Some Awful News
Between 16 and 18 percent of public schools require uniforms.
Beyonce Totally Fan-Girled Meeting This Country Legend
"You are one of our national treasures," she said afterward.
‘Yellowstone’ Spoiler Alert: Season 5, Part 2 Trailer Makes One Thing Very Clear
One Yellowstone character is in big trouble to start Season 5. A just-released trailer for Part 2 finds him in peril not once, twice or even three times.
Are Kid Rock + Eminem Really Old Friends?
Both men grew up near Detroit in the 1990s, but they didn't always get along.
Read Wrestler Ric Flair’s Gut-Wrenching Response to Stepson’s Death by Suicide
The 24-year-old was a promising musician who Flair had grown close to.