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
Garth Brooks Sexual Assault Allegations Timeline
His story and Jane Roe's story are different in key, but not necessarily important, ways.
25 Jelly Roll Facts That Even Mama Might Not Know
This list of 25 stunning Jelly Roll facts includes the verified truth about his raising, his checkered past, his marriage and the people he's closest to today.
‘American Pickers’ Star Frank Fritz’s Cause of Death Confirmed
He was battling a chronic illness at the time of his death.
Allegations Against Garth Brooks Have Even Shocked His Haters
Brooks has denied all charges, labeling his accuser's claims as "extortion."
Kane Brown Reveals ‘The High Road’ Tour, Album for 2025
Three songs are confirmed for Brown's new album, including one dropping on Friday (Oct. 11).
9 Country Stars Born Rich + 19 Who Grew Up Dirt Poor
From homelessness and squalor to mansions and luxury, learn the backgrounds of nearly 30 country singers.
Garth Brooks Names Accuser in New Court Filing
As a result, his accuser's legal team is seeking "maximum sanctions against him immediately."
Is Gabby Barrett Leaving Country Music?
"My identity is in Jesus."
Carrie Underwood’s Bully Has Really Gone Too Far This Time!
Seriously, Gary — go pick on someone your own species!
Lisa Marie Presley Housed Her Dead Son’s Body for Two Months
Lisa Marie Presley's new memoir contains several stunning admissions.
Rascal Flatts’ Joe Don Rooney: ‘It’ll Be the H2O Tour for Me’
Joe Don Rooney is making big changes as he begins Rascal Flatts' 25th anniversary tour.
See the Most-Played Country Song From the Year You Were Born
What song was the most played country song during the year you were born?
Garth Brooks Accused of Sexual Assault and Battery by Makeup Artist
The stunning lawsuit was filed in California on Thursday.
Chase Rice’s ‘You in ’85’ Music Video Wrecked Us + His Mom
It looked like she was crying before he even pressed play.
Jelly Roll (Kindly) Puts Legal Karen in Her Place
Jelly Roll said, in essence, chill out, Karen.
Top 40 Country Songs for October 2024 [Power Rankings]
Including Luke Combs' most rocking single to date.
Here Are the Lyrics to Jelly Roll, MGK, ‘Lonely Road’
Melodically, country fans will hear the 1971 hit with each chorus, but the verses find the two crossover singers going deep into longing and sorrow.
Rascal Flatts Are Back! New Life Is a Highway Tour Planned for 2025
Gary LeVox, Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney began teasing a reunion on social media in September.
Dylan Marlowe Admits He Almost Gave Up on ‘Boys Back Home’ [Listen]
Plus, why collaborating with another Dylan made perfect sense.
Fans Are Loving Jelly Roll + MGK’s ‘Tonight Show’ Performance of ‘Lonely Road’ [Watch]
"This is the best performance I’ve ever seen on late night TV," one MGK fan said.