Kentucky-born country singer Dwight Yoakam was born October 23, 1956 in Pikeville, Kentucky. He began his career in 1977 and has continued to find immense success as both a musician and an actor. Earning two Grammy Awards and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Yoakam has reached a level of stardom that many only dream about. Expand your country music knowledge and enjoy this collection of ten Dwight Yoakam facts!