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Dwight Yoakam and Buck Owens Streets of Bakersfield (Video and Lyrics)

Dwight Yoakam and Buck Owens Streets of Bakersfield was released in 1988.  Buck Owens originally recorded the song, “Streets of Bakersfield,” in 1973. However, the 1988 collaboration between Dwight Yoakam and Owens turned the single into a #1 hit on the Billboard Country Music .. Read More

Chris Stapleton and Dwight Yoakam "Seven Spanish Angels"

During the 50th annual CMA Awards program, Chris Stapleton and country music icon Dwight Yoakam performed Ray Charles and Willie Nelson‘s 1984 collaboration “Seven Spanish Angels.”  “Seven Spanish Angels” is a country ballad written by Ray Charles and Will Jennings, and recorded as a .. Read More

Dwight Yoakam Suspicious Minds (Music Video and Lyrics)

The Dwight Yoakam Suspicious Minds cover was recorded in 1992.  “Suspicious Minds” was most famously recorded by music legend Elvis Presley and became a number one hit in 1969. Country music trailblazer Dwight Yoakam recorded his version of the song for the soundtrack of the film Honeymoon .. Read More

Who is Dwight Yoakam's Wife? Meet Emily Joyce! [Video]

Looking for information on Dwight Yoakam‘s wife? Well, you came to the right place! The longtime bachelor announced in May 2020 that he quietly married his longtime fiancée, Emily Joyce, in March! Watch the video to see Dwight’s decade long relationship with Emily Joyce .. Read More

Wild and Interesting Dwight Yoakam Facts (Video)

Discover this interesting set of Dwight Yoakam facts and see how much you know about the country music star.  Kentucky-born country singer Dwight Yoakam was born October 23, 1956 in Pikeville, Kentucky.  He began his career in 1977 and has continued to find immense .. Read More

A Look at Dwight Yoakam's Career and Rise to Fame

Dwight Yoakam’s Career has already included many milestones.  Country music icon Dwight Yoakam was born in eastern Kentucky in 1956, but was raised in Columbus, Ohio. While attending high school, he became very involved in both music and drama. The future star quickly found .. Read More

22 Country Music Stars Who Acted (Video)

There are several Country Music Stars Who Acted in major TV roles and films.  Here we take a look at twenty country music singers that also acted.  Watch the video to see the country music singers that acted and see more details below. 20 .. Read More

Country Music Star Luke Bryan to Host 'CMA Best of Fest' TV Special

Although the 2020 CMA Music Fest had to be cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Country Music Association is bringing back many of the epic performances over the years in a new ABC special. Country music superstar Luke Bryan is set to .. Read More

Chris Stapleton Expands 2020 All-American Road Show Tour Plans

Country music superstar Chris Stapleton’s All-American Road Show will return this summer and fall with an extensive new run of shows including stops at Washington State’s Gorge Amphitheatre on June 20th, Atlanta’s Truist Park on July 18th, Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on October 2nd .. Read More

Dwight Yoakam's Las Vegas Residency Announced

Country music legend Dwight Yoakam will make his Wynn Las Vegas debut with a six-night residency, An Evening with Dwight Yoakam & The Bakersfield Beat, at the Encore Theater. Guests can expect to take a journey with songs, sights, and stories through California .. Read More