American Songwriter

On This Day in 1987, Dwight Yoakam Reached a Major Career Milestone with His Debut Album

On this day (January 21) in 1987, Dwight Yoakam’s debut album, Guitars, Cadillacs, Etc., Etc., was certified Gold by the RIAA. This would be the first of many certifications the album received.
The Eagle

Yoakam lets music lead him to new CD

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Over his 20-year career, Dwight Yoakam has borrowed from rock, blues, bluegrass, rockabilly and even punk to keep his country songs interesting. But the tune I'll Pretend from his ...
Music Connection

Dwight Yoakam Makes a Triumphant Return to the Roxy

Photos by Brian Bowen Smith Forty years after the release show for his debut EP at the Roxy Theatre on the Sunset Strip, country star Dwight Yoakam returned to deliver a blazing set. The difference ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1988, Dwight Yoakam and Buck Owens Were at No. 1 With a Milestone Song Birthed From a Merle Haggard Scheduling Conflict

Owens first recorded “Streets of Bakersfield” for the 1972 compilation album Buck ‘Em Volume 2: The Music of Buck Owens. More than a decade later, he was slated to perform a duet with Merle Haggard, ...

Country legend’s historic return to L.A. venue for a good cause

Nearly 40 years ago, Dwight Yoakam hit the stage of The Roxy on Los Angeles’ famed Sunset Boulevard for his debut album’s, “Guitars, Cadillacs, Etc., Etc.,” release party. However, Wednesday night’s ...