Billy Dukes

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.

Luke Bryan Invites Hurricane Harvey Responders to Houston Concert
Luke Bryan Invites Hurricane Harvey Responders to Houston Concert
Luke Bryan was a surprise last-minute addition to the all-network Hand In Hand hurricane relief concert on Tuesday night but he’s not resting when he’s done. The singer has invited first responders to his Sept. 22 concert in Houston and turned it into a benefit for the Houston Community Fund.
Texans Are Hurting After Hurricane Harvey: Here’s How to Help
Texans Are Hurting After Hurricane Harvey: Here’s How to Help
Record-setting rains continue to fall on Houston and surrounding areas after Hurricane Harvey first made landfall on Friday (Aug. 25). Here are several places to donate to be a part of the relief effort.
Hank Williams Jr. Returning to ‘Monday Night Football’
Hank Williams Jr. Returning to ‘Monday Night Football’
Hank Williams Jr.'s Monday Night Football anthem will return in 2017. Once again the country legend will shout "Are you ready for some football?" to open the weekly game, now on ESPN.
Luke Bryan Joins Jimmy Fallon for ‘Catchphrase’ [Watch]
Luke Bryan Joins Jimmy Fallon for ‘Catchphrase’ [Watch]
Luke Bryan played a strong game of Catchphrase on the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Thursday night (March 2). In fact, he and Fallon were winning, right up to the very end.
NASCAR Driver Mike Wallace Thanks Rascal Flatts During First Post-Attack Interview
NASCAR Driver Mike Wallace Thanks Rascal Flatts During First Post-Attack Interview
NASCAR driver Mike Wallace and his daughter say they're healing physically and mentally after being attacked as they returned to their cars following last Friday's Rascal Flatts concert. During an interview on Fox News, Wallace explained in further detail the events of the night.
Texas Teen Asks Girlfriend to Prom … With Help From George Strait
Texas Teen Asks Girlfriend to Prom … With Help From George Strait
Two teens in Texas are going to prom together, thanks to George Strait. The King didn't know he was lending Jake Koppelman a hand last weekend as he rolled out his plan to invite Cheyenne Cavanaugh to prom. But without his help ... who knows?