Dwight David Yoakam (born October 23, 1956) is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and actor, known for his pioneering style of country music. First becoming popular in the mid-1980s, Yoakam has recorded more than 20 albums and compilations, charted more than 30 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, and sold more than 30 million records. He has recorded five Billboard No. 1 albums, twelve gold albums, and nine platinum albums, including the triple-platinum This Time.
In addition to his many achievements in the performing arts, he is also the most frequent musical guest in the history of The Tonight Show.
instruments played
Guitar
Vocals
Associated Acts
Buck Owens, Roger Miller, The Strangers
Birth Name
Dwight David Yoakam
Genres
Country, country rock, honky-tonk, bluegrass
Labels
Reprise Audium New West Warner Bros. Nashville
Occupations
Singer-songwriter, musician, actor, director
Origin
Columbus, Ohio, US
Website
Years Active
1980 present
Name
Dwight Yoakam
Nationality
United States of America