About
Dwight Yoakam is a music icon with over 25 million albums sold worldwide and a staggering collection of accolades, including 21 GRAMMY nominations and multiple wins. With 12 gold albums and 9 platinum or multi-platinum albums, he's dominated Billboard's Country Albums chart with five number ones and 14 Top 10 hits. Recognized by prestigious institutions like the Americana Music Association and BMI Country Music, Yoakam's influence extends to the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. His SiriusXM channel, "Dwight Yoakam and The Bakersfield Beat," launched in 2018, celebrating the Bakersfield sound with renowned guests like Post Malone and Beck. Additionally, his bluegrass album "Swimmin' Pools, Movie Stars..." showcases his versatility with reinterpreted classics and a cover of Prince's "Purple Rain," produced by GRAMMY winner Gary Paczosa.