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Dwight Yoakam Working On Comeback Album With Beck

Kentucky native Dwight Yoakam released hit after country hit throughout the ‘80s and ’90s, going on to win the “Best Male Country Vocal Performance” Grammy award in 1993. A pioneer of current country music, he’s even been cited as Johnny Cash’s favorite country singer....  read more

Dwight Yoakam: Dwight Sings Buck

Bakersfield disciple pays tribute to hitmaker and Hee Haw host Buck Owens...  read more

Dwight Yoakam feat. Buck Owens on Austin City Limits 1989 - "Under Your Spell Again"

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Dwight Yoakam sings the hits of Buck Owens

When country music legend Buck Owens paired up with relative newcomer Dwight Yoakam in 1988 to record “Streets of Bakersfield,” the duet became Owens’ first single in 16 years. Owens was motivated to record new albums and perform nearly every weekend at Bakersfield’s Crystal Palace, including the night of his fatal heart attack in March, 2006. In his honor, Yoakam’s band began adding Owens’ classics to its setlist. Eventually, the homage developed into Dwight Sings Buck, a 15-track tribute album featuring covers of “Act Naturally,” “My Heart Skips a Beat” and other hits, out Oct. 25 on New West Records....  read more