Dwight Yoakam
Country, Musical Artist
1956 –
Who is Dwight Yoakam?
Dwight David Yoakam 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.
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- Born
- Oct 23, 1956
Pikeville - Also known as
- Dwight Yoaham
- Dwight David Yoakam
- Dwight Yokam
- Parents
- Siblings
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- Ohio State University
History - Philosophy
- Northland High School
( - 1974)
- Ohio State University
- Lived in
- Columbus
- Los Angeles
- Nashville
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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