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.

Jason Aldean’s Wife Brittany Has a Political Slogan We Can All Get Behind [Picture]

Her red baseball cap is similar to one made famous by the former president, with a critical difference.

‘The Voice’ Singer Nolan Neal Dead at 41

Nolan Neal first came into the American spotlight during Season 11 of The Voice (2016) when he won a spot on Adam Levine's team.

Brothers Osborne’s John Osborne’s Suicidal Thoughts Went Further Than We Realized

"It was the most real feeling I'd ever had," the 40-year-old says.

Jason Aldean Sips Regret in ‘That’s What Tequila Does’ [Listen]

The mid-tempo lament echos "Trouble With a Heartbreak."

Luke Bryan’s ‘Country On’ Is a Modern Blue-Collar Anthem [Listen]

The country-rock anthem doesn't name names, but it calls out under-appreciated professions and gives each a little urging.

Blake Shelton Wrestling With Gwen Stefani’s Youngest Son Is Sure to Make You Smile [Watch]

He's become a real father figure to her kids.