Dwight Yoakam spent his formative years acting in theater productions and singing and playing guitar in local garage bands. In 1978, after a brief stint in Nashville, Yoakam relocated to Los Angeles.

Dwight Yoakam reaches the Bluegrass Albums chart with his new set, Brighter Days. The project opens at No. 21 on the 25-spot, genre-specific ranking, and it’s a notable win for the musician.