Dwight Yoakam

Dwight Yoakam is an American singer-songwriter, actor, and filmmaker known for his contributions to country music and acclaimed acting performances. After establishing a significant musical collaboration with producer and guitarist Pete Anderson in 1982, Dwight Yoakam released his independent six-song EP, Guitars, Cadillacs, Etc., Etc., on the Oak label in 1984. This impactful release, which resonated with country, punk rock, and rockabilly fans, led to a contract with Warner Brothers’ Reprise Record label in 1985. The EP’s success paved the way for his full-length debut album, Guitars, Cadillacs, Etc., Etc., in 1986.

In 2018, he launched ‘The Bakersfield Beat,’ a dedicated channel on SiriusXM, further extending his reach in the music landscape. Looking ahead to 2024, Yoakam has announced the highly anticipated release of his new album, Brighter Days, and has already released the single ‘I Don’t Know How to Say Goodbye (Bang Bang Boom Boom)’ which features Post Malone.