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
Blake Shelton, Eric Church Among First 2021 CMA Awards Performers Announced
In total there have been seven announced performances for the ABC broadcast.
Travis Tritt Won’t Play at Venues That Require Vaccination or Negative COVID-19 Test
The singer says he's "putting my money where my mouth is."
Luke Bryan to Host the 2021 CMA Awards Solo
It's been a long time since the show had just one host.
Report: Rascal Flatts’ Joe Don Rooney Says a Deer Led to DUI Arrest
He said a deer ran in front of his car, causing him to swerve off the road and into a tree line.
Alan Jackson’s Daughter Ali Joins Him to Sing ‘You’ll Always Be My Baby’ in Nashville [Wat…
Ali Jackson Bradshaw is the singer's middle daughter.
Luke Bryan’s Son Gets Stuck While Trying to ‘Bring Back Memories’ [Watch]
"Just let me enjoy this," Caroline says.
Gary LeVox Says Rascal Flatts’ Joe Don Rooney Quit the Band
He says Rooney's announcement came out of nowhere.
Reba McEntire Doesn’t Sound Too Upset About Losing Her CMA Awards Hosting Job
She sounds like a woman ready to find her next live television gig!
The Best Country Singer From Every State
See the top country artist from each of the 50 states, plus the runners-up.
Morgan Wallen Banned From Attending 2021 CMA Awards
The decision affirms the Country Music Association's earlier stance that the artist will not be honored or recognized in any sort of way this November.