Ever wondered who captured the heart of the honky-tonk hero, Dwight Yoakam? It's Emily Joyce, the woman who transformed the longtime bachelor into a devoted husband and father.

Dwight Yoakam, the celebrated singer-songwriter, and Emily Joyce embarked on their journey together many years ago, culminating in a private and intimate wedding ceremony. News of their nuptials broke in May 2020, much to the delight and surprise of fans. The couple, who started dating around 2010, managed to keep their relationship relatively under wraps, a testament to their desire for privacy amidst the glare of the spotlight. Yoakam's marriage to Joyce marks his first, solidifying their bond after a decade of courtship.

Dwight Yoakam: Biographical and Professional Snapshot
Full Name	Dwight David Yoakam
Occupation	Singer, Songwriter, Actor, Film Director
Date of Birth	October 23, 1956
Birth Place	Pikeville, Kentucky, USA
Spouse	Emily Joyce (m. March 2020)
Children	Dalton Ford Yoakam
Years Active	1984present
Genres	Country, Honky-Tonk, Western Swing, Rockabilly
Instruments	Vocals, Guitar
Labels	Reprise, Warner Bros., Audium/Koch, New West Records
Key Highlights
Awards	2 Grammy Awards, Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Associated Acts	Various collaborations across genres
Website	dwightyoakam.com