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Dwight Yoakam and Buck Owens 'Streets of Bakersfield' KLAW Classic [VIDEO]

Frank Seres — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 11:57:45 +0000

Today’s KLAW Classic first hit the country music world in 1973 performed by Buck Owens. ‘Streets of Bakersfield’ did reach the Number one spot, but not until it was recorded by Dwight Yoakam, who cited Buck Owens as his favorite performer. In fact, Yoakam asked Buck Owens to sing on his version of the song. It was [...]

Dwight Yoakam, '3 Pears' – Album Review

Billy Dukes — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 17:00:01 +0000

There are few joys in country music quite like listening to Dwight Yoakam sing. The legend's voice is strong enough to build a town around, yet he shows vulnerability in the smallest -- but most important -- ways. It's the little upticks at the end of his phrases, or the uncomfortable grit in dire ballads that invite fans to happily drown in his sorrow. '3 Pears' is an album long overdue. Yoakam proves that he would really have to try to make a bad album.

Dwight Yoakam Performs 'Nothing But Love' on 'The Tonight Show'

Alanna Conaway — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 16:00:53 +0000

Dwight Yoakam showed everyone he still has what it takes to be one of country music’s most notable stars with his performance this week on ‘The Tonight Show With Jay Leno.’ On Wednesday (Aug. 15), Yoakam gave his fans and peers a first taste of what they can expect from his forthcoming studio album, ’3 Pears,’ with a flawless performance of his song ‘Nothing But Love.’

Top 5 Country Artists In Movies[VIDEO]

Steve Kelly — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 20:51:00 +0000

For the past few years, I’ve noticed more and more country stars have transitioned into movie roles one way or another. One good example is Tim McGraw who played a country music manager in “Country Strong.” Trace Adkins is another perfect example of “country stars gone Hollywood.”

Dwight Yoakam Pulls Out of 'Lone Ranger'

Brittany Joy Cooper — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 14:14:59 +0000

Dwight Yoakam was slated to play the part of the villain in the upcoming film ‘The Lone Ranger,’ but he has just walked away from the role due to conflicts in his schedule. The film — which has a celebrity cast of Johnny Depp as the American Indian Tonto, Armie Hammer as the Lone Ranger and Tom Wilkinson as the evil railroad tycoon Latham Cole — will still go on without him.

Dwight Yoakam Plans New Album for 2012

KLAW Morning Crew — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 02:53:58 +0000

Dwight Yoakam has a new album coming out next year -- and it'll mark a return to his longtime home, Warner Music, after a decade spent recording for other labels.

"Dwight Yoakam is country music. His voice is immediately recognizable and his artistry is iconic," said label president John Esposito while announcing the signing. "When I heard his current music, I was blown away. I think that it is some of the best music he has ever done and I’m incredibly proud to have him back at Warner Bros. Records."