HAPPY BIRTHDAY DWIGHT YOAKAM

Dwight Yoakam is an American singer, songwriter, and musician who emerged (in the 1980s) as part of a new movement which sought to bring a more traditional sound back to country music. Some of his more popular songs include “Honky-Tonk Man”, “Fast as You”, “A Thousand Miles from Nowhere”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link).

Throughout his career, he has received many accolades, including 2 ACM Awards, and a Grammy.

On this very day, October 23rd 1956, Dwight David Yoakam was born in Pikesville, Kentucky. In celebration of his birthday, exactly 68 years ago today, I’ve chosen a song that Rolling Stone magazine included on their list of the “100 Greatest Country Songs”. Released on June 30th 1986, here’s today’s birthday boy, DWIGHT YOAKAM, with “GUITARS, CADILLACS”….