Billy Dukes

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.

Dan + Shay Sang at Justin Bieber’s Wedding and Other Secrets From the Big Day

There was even a very special performance!

Las Vegas Shooting Victims to Receive Up to $800 Million From MGM Resorts

The amount will depend on the number of claimants.

Jason Aldean Bought a New Mercedes, But He Wants to Take It Back

"i've been feeling guilty ever since I bought it," he says.

Randy Scruggs, Award-Winning Son of Earl Scruggs, Dead at 64

His many friends are grieving his sudden death.

Tim McGraw Collapses During C2C Festival in Ireland

Tim McGraw collapsed during a C2C concert in Dublin, Ireland on Sunday night (March 11).

See Inside Miley Cyrus’ Rural Nashville Estate [Pictures]

Pictures indicate she really loves green grass and shiplap.

Carrie Underwood ‘Might Look a Bit Different’ After Receiving 40-50 Stitches in Her Face

The singer has shared that a fall at her house in Nashville resulted in 40 to 50 stitches in her face.

Las Vegas Shooter’s Brother Describes Him as a Very Ordinary Man

The brother of the man responsible for the deaths of more than 50 people at the Las Vegas Route 91 Harvest Festival says he's dumbfounded by the news.

Photos From Route 91 Festival Shooting Capture Humanity Amidst the Chaos

Photos from the Las Vegas Route 91 Harvest Festival shooting show chaos but also great humanity as people worked to make sure everyone had a chance to find safety.

Granger Smith Announces New Studio Album, ‘When the Good Guys Win’

Granger Smith's next studio album is coming before Halloween. The "Happens Like That" singer revealed all the details to his fans on Wednesday morning, including song titles, album art and release date.