This is a much-argued provision of United States Copyright law originally enacted in the Copyright Act of 1976 that states that after 35 years, original authors can cancel the copyright grants signed away to others, and reclaim them for themselves. This is after two songs from the album-“Honky Tonk Man” and “Miner’s Prayer,” had disappeared in February.ĭwight Yoakam is suing the Warner Music Group for failing to return the copyrights to his songs from the album per Section 203 of the Copyright Act. Amid a continuing lawsuit between Dwight Yoakam and his previous label, the entire album has been pulled from most music streaming and download services.
Records, setting the Kentucky native and Bakersfield-inspired singer and songwriter on the path to superstardom.īut unless you have a physical copy, you won’t be able to celebrate by taking a spin through the landmark album.
It marks 35 years since Dwight Yoakam’s debut album Guitars, Cadillacs Etc., Etc. March 3rd, 2021 is an important anniversary in the world of Dwight Yoakam and country music.
