relies largely or entirely upon a single source. Please help improve this article by introducing appropriate citations to additional sources. (December 2009) Dwight Yoakam Background information Birth name Dwight David Yoakam Born October 23, 1956 (1956-10-23) (age 54) Betsy Layne, Kentucky, United States Origin Columbus, Ohio, United States Genres Country Occupations Singer-songwriter, actor, director Instruments Guitar, vocals Years active 1984–present Labels Reprise, Audium, New West Associated acts Buck Owens Website http://www.dwightyoakam.com/ Dwight David Yoakam (born October 23, 1956) is an American singer-songwriter, actor and film director, most famous for his pioneering country music. Popular since the early 1980s, he has recorded more than twenty-one albums and compilations, has charted more than thirty singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, and sold more than 25 million records..