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Dwight David Yoakam (born October 23, 1956) is an American country singer-songwriter, actor, and filmmaker. He first achieved mainstream attention in 1986 with the release of his debut album Guitars, Cadillacs, Etc., Etc. .
Guitars, Cadillacs, Etc., Etc. is the debut studio album by American country music artist Dwight Yoakam. This was Yoakam's first time working with long-time collaborator, record producer-guitarist Pete Anderson. The album became the first of three consecutive albums by Yoakam to reach number one on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.
Dwight Yoakam (born 1956) Yola (born 1982) Yonder Mountain String Band; Adrienne Young; Brett Young (born 1981) Chris Young (born 1985) Faron Young (1932–1996) Steve Young (1942–2016) James & Michael Younger
Alvin and Yoakam were already close friends by the time Yoakam released an expanded version of his first album, “Guitars, Cadillacs, Etc., Etc.,” on a major label in 1986.
Dwight Yoakam is an American country music singer-songwriter. Since his debut in 1984, Yoakam has released 17 studio albums. His debut album, Guitars, Cadillacs, Etc., Etc., was certified double-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America, while This Time is certified triple-platinum by the same organization.
Pete Anderson (born July 23, 1948) is an American guitarist, music producer, arranger and songwriter. [1]Anderson is most known for his guitar work with, and critically acclaimed production of, country music star Dwight Yoakam from 1984 through 2002, a partnership that resulted in numerous platinum records, sold-out tours, and some music in the Bakersfield and hillbilly traditions.
The band released a string of hit albums and singles, many of which found airplay on pop and soft rock stations. The band came together shortly after the members' graduation from high school in the late 1960s. In 1970 Peek joined the band and they signed a record deal with Warner Bros.
The Blind Boys of Alabama, Shelby Lynne, Don Was and Dwight Yoakam, more, will receive Lifetime Achievement Honors at the 2024 Americana Music Awards