On This Day March 12 1986 - Guitars Cadillacs Etc Etc by Dwight Yoakam Was Released

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On This Day: March 12 1986 Guitars Cadillacs Etc Etc by Dwight Yoakam Was Released.

On this day March 12 1986 Dwight Yoakam released his debut album Guitars Cadillacs Etc Etc. The album introduced Yoakam’s unique blend of honky tonk and rockabilly helping to bring a fresh sound to country music in the mid 80s.

The album peaked at number 61 on the Billboard 200 but made a huge impact on the country charts hitting number one. Featuring songs like Honky Tonk Man and Guitars Cadillacs the album helped establish Yoakam as one of the most influential country artists of his...
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