Oral history interview with Dwight Yoakam; 1985 October 18; interview conducted by Paul Kingsbury. 1985 Oct. 18.

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Oral history interview with Dwight Yoakam; 1985 October 18; interview conducted by Paul Kingsbury. 1985 Oct. 18.

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Country performer Dwight Yoakam talks about what he means when he describes his music as hillbilly. Discussion includes the importance of Emmylou Harris and Buck Owens on the country music tradition; the importance of emotional integrity in country music; the role of youth in honky-tonk music; elements of his musical style; the essence of pure country music; his decision to sign with Warner Brothers; his songwriting; and comments on the key ingredient for lasting success as an artist.

1 sound cassette (52 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772284

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Yoakam, Dwight.

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Country music performer. Born October 23, 1956. California-based singer, songwriter, and recording artist. Recognized for his distinctive interpretation of the Bakersfield sound. One of country music's best-selling artists of the 1980s-1990s. His credits include the 1994 Grammy Award winning recording "Ain't That Lonely Yet." From the description of Oral history interview with Dwight Yoakam; 1985 October 18; interview conducted by Paul Kingsbury. 1985 Oct. 18. (Country Music Foundati...

Yoakam, Dwight.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w63j3b0j (person)

Country music performer. Born October 23, 1956. California-based singer, songwriter, and recording artist. Recognized for his distinctive interpretation of the Bakersfield sound. One of country music's best-selling artists of the 1980s-1990s. His credits include the 1994 Grammy Award winning recording "Ain't That Lonely Yet." From the description of Oral history interview with Dwight Yoakam; 1985 October 18; interview conducted by Paul Kingsbury. 1985 Oct. 18. (Country Music Foundati...

Kingsbury, Paul, 1958-

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