Dwight Yoakam Brings Swagger Back to Country Music
About the Episode
Dwight Yoakam released “Guitars, Cadillacs, Etc., Etc.” in 1986, bringing a rock and roll swagger and hard-hitting style back to country music. At a time when Nashville record labels were embarrassed by the term “hillbilly” music, Yoakam embraced it. He said he was proud of his hillbilly roots and the music’s legacy. The album would sell two million copies.
Aired:
| Expires: | Runtime: 2m 32s
Recent Episodes
-
Episode 16, Season 1<br> Spanish Version | “Don’t Get Above Your Raisin’"
Country music works to stay true to its roots as the genre skyrockets to new heights.| 1:55:40 -
Episode 15, Season 1<br> Spanish Version | “Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way?”
Witness a vibrant era in country music, thanks to mainstream crossovers and a new sound.| 2:21:01
Extras
-
-
Kathy Mattea on “The Chair”
“To me it’s the perfect country song… It’s brilliant!” — Kathy Mattea1:35 -
Allen Reynolds and Jessi Colter on “Dreaming My Dreams”
Allen Reynolds and Jessi Colter discuss “Dreaming My Dreams.”2:47 -
-
-
-
Merle Haggard & Marty Stuart on Same Train, A Different Time
Merle Haggard & Marty Stuart discuss Same Train, A Different Time.2:24 -
-
"Desperados Waiting For A Train"
Rodney Crowell and Guy Clark discuss "Desperados Waiting For A Train.”2:14 -
