Dwight Yoakam

Full biography Dwight Yoakam

Dwight Yoakam is an American singer-songwriter, actor, and composer born on October 23, 1956. While he is best known for his music career, Yoakam has also worked in film and TV as an actor and producer. His music genre is primarily country, but he has also incorporated elements of rockabilly, honky-tonk, and bluegrass into his work.

Yoakam has released numerous albums throughout his career, including "Buenas Noches from a Lonely Room," "Guitars , Cadillacs, Etc., Etc.," and "If There Was a Way." He has also written and composed many of his own songs, including "Ain't That Lonely Yet" and "Fast As You," which have become popular hits.

As a composer, Yoakam has also contributed to the soundtracks of various films and TV shows, such as the 1995 film "The Net," the animated movie "Gnomeo & Juliet," and the TV series "King of the Hill," in which he played the character of Buck Strickland and provided several songs for the show's soundtrack.

In addition to his music and acting career, Yoakam has been inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame and has received numerous awards and nominations for his work, including multiple Grammy nominations. He continues to tour and release new music, and his contributions to the country music genre have made him a respected figure in the industry.