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Dwight Yoakam

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PERSONAL INFORMATION

REAL NAME

Dwight David Yoakam

BIRTHDAY

October 23, 1956

BORN ON DAY

Tuesday

NEXT BIRTHDAY ON

Thursday

BIRTHPLACE

Pikeville, Kentucky, United States

AGE

68 Years 2 Months 21 Days

NATIONALITY

American

PROFESSION

Music (Singer)

ZODIAC

SCORPIO

ALSO NOTED FOR

Actor, Director

Physical Stats

CHEST

N/A

BICEPS

N/A

WAIST

N/A

HEIGHT

6'0''(feet & inches)

1.8288 meters

182.88 cm

WEIGHT

N/A

Dwight Yoakam Family Members

Parents

MOTHER

Ruth Ann Yoakam

FATHER

David Yoakam

BROTHER(S) NAME

Ronald Yoakam

SISTER(S) NAME

Kimberly Yoakam

Dwight Yoakam Marriage, Affairs and Children

SPOUSE

Emily Joyce (2020-Present)

Fame & Address

DEBUT

Guitars, Cadillacs, Etc., Etc. (1986)

FAMOUS FROM/AS

Guitars, Cadillacs, Etc., Etc. (1986)

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Official Website

www.dwightyoakam.com

Education, Net Worth & More

RELIGION

Christian

SCHOOLING FROM

Northland High School

COLLEGE

Ohio State University

QUALIFICATION

Graduation

NET WORTH

$45 Million

DWIGHT YOAKAM PICTURE

More Information

Career of Dwight Yoakam

He started his career in Nashville but does not get much popularity there and decided to shift to Los Angeles. He did many shows in rock and punk rock clubs around Los Angeles. His first recording Guitars, Cadillacs, Etc., Etc. was self-financed on an independent label by lead-guitarist Pete Anderson which was a record hit. He also appeared in films like "Bandidas". He had a recurring role as Bruce on the FX series "Wilfred."

Some Lesser Known Facts About Dwight Yoakam

Does Dwight Yoakam takes alcohol? Yes.
Is Dwight Yoakam in the habit of Smoking? NA.
Dwight Yoakam is vegetarian. Not only he is vegetarian but also cut sugar out of his diet.
He had written the songs of his album "A Long Way Home" while on location for filming "The Newton Boys" in Texas.
He also owns a food line called 'Dwight Yoakam's Bakersfield Biscuit Brand.' which sells frozen food to retailers such as Wal-Mart Superstores, Walgreens.
Unlike other school children, history was his favorite subject but he does not like Maths.
His name is based on President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
He is also a creator of line signature Dwight Yoakam acoustic guitars called the Y2K. But only limited pieces were manufactured.
His famous cover Queen's "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" was to be used only as a jingle in a television commercial for the Gap's blue jeans but it was highly appreciated by the people. Because of the great demand, he had to release it as a single.
His trademark cowboy hat which he usually wears in almost all of his performances was purchased by him in 1979 and for less than $50.
He had not taken any classes to learn guitar but still plays it pretty well.
Once injured when he was filming "Panic Room". He got a few cracks in his ribs, both of his thumbs was hyper-extended also burst a bursa sac on his elbow.
Also while filming for Hollywood "Homicide", his index finger was cut on a police barricade. Immediately, he was rush to Cedars Sinai Hospital and got four stitches in his finger.
He was the drummer of his high school's marching band.
He has two pet dogs namely Luke and Uma.
He is a recipient of a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
He was not a fit and healthy child when he was born. First, he was born with the help of forceps which is the reason of scar on his forehead. He also suffered colic and has motion sickness as a kid.
He appeared as a guest in the King of the Hill episode "Nine Pretty Darn Angry Men" as Lane Pratley. Also appeared for a bit role in comedy movie Wedding Crashers.