Dwight Yoakam
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Summary
Dwight Yoakam was born on October 23, 1956[1], in Pikeville[2]. He has worked as an actor[3], singer-songwriter[4], musician[5], singer[6], and film actor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.46% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25,272 views/month, #4,613 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Native language: American English[10]
- Occupation: guitarist[11], television actor[12], screenwriter[13], film director[14], composer[15]
- Educated at: Ohio State University[16], Northland High School[17]
- Award received: Americana Award for Artist of the Year[18], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[19], Country Music Association Award for International Achievement[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Genre: country music[22]
- Record label: Reprise Records[23]
- Discography: Dwight Yoakam discography[24]
- Commons category: Dwight Yoakam[25]
- Residence: Los Angeles[26]
- Family name: Yoakam[27]
- Given name: Dwight[28], David[29]
- Official website: http://www.dwightyoakam.com/[30]
- Topic's main category: Category:Dwight Yoakam[31]
- Commons gallery: Dwight Yoakam[32]
- Instrument: guitar[33], voice[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: American English[35]
- Start of work period: 1984[36]
Why It Matters
Dwight Yoakam has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
FAQs
Where was Dwight Yoakam born?
Dwight Yoakam was born in Pikeville[2].
What did Dwight Yoakam do for work?
Dwight Yoakam worked as an actor[3], singer-songwriter[4], musician[5], singer[6], and film actor[7].
Where did Dwight Yoakam go to school?
Dwight Yoakam was educated at Ohio State University[16] and Northland High School[17].
What awards did Dwight Yoakam receive?
Honors received include Americana Award for Artist of the Year[18], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[19], and Country Music Association Award for International Achievement[20].