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    • Nov 1, 1986
    Dwight Yoakam sings "Guitars, Cadillacs" in his first appearance on TV's "Hee Haw," where the guest list also includes Johnny Cash & June Carter and Billy Grammer
    Dec 18, 1986
    Dwight Yoakam tells Rolling Stone much of what's called country exceeds the genre's limits, "which is perfectly acceptable. Just don't call it country, because we confuse the issue for that kid who's never heard real country music. That pisses me off"
    Jan 8, 1987
    Double nominations in the Grammy awards go to Holly Dunn, Steve Earle, Dwight Yoakam, The Judds and Reba McEntire
    Jan 21, 1987
    Dwight Yoakam picks up his first gold album from the RIAA, honoring "Guitars, Cadillacs, Etc., Etc."
    Mar 18, 1987
    Reprise releases Dwight Yoakam's cover of Elvis Presley's "Little Sister"
    Apr 6, 1987
    Dwight Yoakam wins Top New Male Vocalist during the 22nd annual Academy Of Country Music awards, telecast by NBC from Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, California
    Apr 21, 1987
    Reprise releases Dwight Yoakam's album "Hillbilly Deluxe"
    Jun 6, 1987
    Dwight Yoakam's "Hillbilly Deluxe" climbs to #1 on the Billboard country albums chart
    Sep 23, 1987
    Dwight Yoakam performs in Bakersfield for the first time, persuading retired Buck Owens to join him on stage for "Little Ways"
    Oct 21, 1987
    Exactly six months after its release, Dwight Yoakam's "Hillbilly Deluxe" is recognized with a gold album by the RIAA
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