Dwight Yoakam
Dwight Yoakam Background information Birth name Dwight David Yoakam Born (1956-10-23) October 23, 1956 (age 58) Pikeville, Kentucky, United States Origin Columbus, Ohio, United States Genres Country, Country-Rock Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter, actor, director Instruments Guitar, vocals Years active 1984–present Labels Reprise Audium New West Warner Bros. Nashville Associated acts Buck Owens Website www.dwightyoakam.com Dwight David Yoakam (born October 23, 1956) is an American singer-songwriter, actor and film director, most famous for his pioneering country music. Popular since the early 1980s, he has recorded more than 21 albums and compilations, charted more than 30 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, and sold more than 25 million records. Yoakam has recorded 5 Billboard #1 Albums, 12 Gold Albums, and 9 Platinum Albums, including the Triple Platinum This Time. In addition to his many achievements in the performing arts, Yoakam is also the most frequent musical guest in the history of The Tonight Show.