Country legend Dwight Yoakam has officially unveiled the music video for his new track, “I Don’t Know How To Say Goodbye (Bang Bang Boom Boom)” in collaboration with Post Malone. The highly anticipated video made its broadcast debut on CMT, CMT Music, and CMT Equal, while also being showcased on the Paramount Times Square Billboard. The unique fusion of Yoakam’s traditional country roots with Post Malone’s genre-bending style has already garnered widespread attention.
Star-Studded Music Video Lineup
The video stars both Yoakam and Malone, alongside notable appearances by Nina Dobrev and Malin Akerman. Adding to the mix are The Babylonian Cowboys, Yoakam’s backing band, featuring Mitch Marine (Drums), Eugene Edwards (Electric Guitar), Jonathan Clark (Bass Guitar), and Steve Peavey (Fiddle, Pedal Steel, Organ). The track was written specifically by Yoakam to collaborate with Post Malone, and the video was directed by the acclaimed Gregory Alosio, blending a modern twist with Yoakam’s signature sound.
Watch the Video
New Album: Brighter Days Coming in November
Alongside the music video, Yoakam has announced the upcoming release of his first album in nine years, Brighter Days, set to drop on November 15 via Via Records/Thirty Tigers. The 15-track album features 12 new songs written or co-written by Yoakam, along with three cover songs: “Keep on the Sunny Side” by The Carter Family, “Bound Away” by Cake, and “Time Between” by The Byrds.
Brighter Days continues Yoakam’s tradition of infusing modern country with a rock-and-roll edge, offering a fresh yet timeless take on country music. Yoakam self-produced the album, ensuring it blends his trademark style with contemporary elements, while maintaining the depth and authenticity that has defined his career. The album was mixed by industry veteran Chris Lord-Alge, whose skill adds a polished yet raw feel to Yoakam’s latest work.
Dwight Yoakam—Brighter Days Track List
- Wide Open Heart
- I’ll Pay The Price
- Bound Away (Cake cover)
- California Sky
- Can’t Be Wrong
- I Spell Love
- A Dream That Never Ends
- Brighter Days
- I Don’t Know How To Say Goodbye (Bang Bang Boom Boom) (with Post Malone)
- If Only
- Hand Me Down Heart
- Time Between (The Byrds cover)
- Keep On The Sunny Side (The Carter Family cover)
- Every Night
A Legendary Career Spanning Music and Film
With over 26 million albums sold worldwide and five reaching #1 on Billboard, Yoakam’s impact on country music is undeniable. A 21-time Grammy nominee and multiple award winner, Yoakam has also been recognized by the Americana Music Association and the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. In 2024, he will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Americana Music Awards.
Not only a musical icon, Yoakam has also made a name for himself in Hollywood, appearing in over 40 films, including Sling Blade, Panic Room, and Logan Lucky. His collaborations extend beyond music, working with figures like Beck, Kid Rock, and ZZ Top, and sharing the stage with legends such as Johnny Cash and Buck Owens.
From Kentucky to California: Yoakam’s Journey
Yoakam’s journey to fame began in 1977 when he left his home in Kentucky for Nashville. However, disillusioned by the city’s shift towards pop-country, he found his calling in California’s post-Bakersfield scene, becoming a key figure in the “L.A. Cowpunk” movement. Drawing influence from rockabilly and punk, he helped shape a new sound, alongside bands like X, Los Lobos, and The Blasters.
Now, nearly five decades later, Yoakam continues to push boundaries in both music and film, proving that his impact on the entertainment world is far from over.
Fall Tour
Yoakam is on tour this fall with special guests, like Gary Allan, Drayton Farley, and Joshua Ray Walker. Get tickets here.
- October 11—Las Vegas, NV—Red Rock Resort*
- October 12—Flagstaff, AZ—Pepsi Amphitheater*
- October 14—Fresno, CA—The Big Fresno Fair
- October 17—Clarksville, TN—F&M Bank Arena†
- October 18—Tuscaloosa, AL—Mercedes-Benz Amphitheatre†
- October 19—Brandon, MS—Brandon Amphitheater†
- November 13—St. Augustine, FL—St. Augustine Amphitheatre†
- November 14—Clearwater, FL—The Baycare Sound at Coachman Park†
- November 15—Pompano Beach, FL—Pompano Beach Amphitheater†
- November 21—Grand Prairie, TX—Texas Trust CU Theatre‡
- November 22—Beaumont, TX—Ford Park Pavilion§
- November 23—Corpus Christi, TX—American Bank Center Arena§
*Drayton Farley
†The Mavericks w/ Drayton Farley
‡Joshua Ray Walker
§Gary Allan w/ Joshua Ray Walker
photo credit: Emily Joyce
