Dwight Yoakam, Chris Hillman Return for Burrito Stand Part 2

In a must-hear installment for country fans, Dwight Yoakam reconnects with legendary musician Chris Hillman for Part 2 of Burrito Stand on SiriusXM’s Bakersfield Beat. The two delve deeper into the stories and songs that shaped their careers in tonight’s broadcast at 6pm PT / 9pm ET on channel 349.

Episode Spotlight

Yoakam first launched Burrito Stand earlier this month to celebrate the sound and spirit of Bakersfield’s music scene. In Part 1, he sat down with Hillman—co-founder of The Byrds and the Flying Burrito Brothers—to explore how a shared love of roots rock and honky-tonk forged lifelong friendships and hit records. Tonight’s second chapter promises fresh anecdotes and recording-studio tales, captured in an on-air conversation produced by the D Team.

Fans can view the official announcement on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/p/DK2jYKGMCJP/

Meet The Guests

Chris Hillman rose to fame in the mid-1960s as the bass player and backing vocalist for The Byrds, contributing to classics like “Mr. Tambourine Man” and “Eight Miles High.” After departing the group in 1968, Hillman co-founded the Flying Burrito Brothers with Gram Parsons, helping pioneer country-rock with their landmark album The Gilded Palace of Sin.

Dwight Yoakam, meanwhile, brought Bakersfield’s honky-tonk revival into the mainstream in the 1980s with hits such as “Guitars, Cadillacs” and “Streets of Bakersfield,” a duet with Buck Owens. Over four decades, Yoakam has released 20 studio albums, collected multiple Grammy Awards and built a reputation for blending traditional country instrumentation with rock attitude.

Listen In

Part 2 airs exclusively on Dwight Yoakam & The Bakersfield Beat, SiriusXM channel 349:
– Tonight at 6pm PT / 9pm ET

Subscribers can also catch missed segments on demand via the SiriusXM app. If you missed Yoakam’s recent one-on-one with William Shatner, you can revisit that chat here:
https://www.instagram.com/p/DKxNQp5MZG3/

Behind The Mic

Photographer Emily Joyce captured both artists during the recording session, documenting candid moments between questions and guitar-tuning breaks. In one shot, Hillman leans forward, guitar in hand, as Yoakam listens intently—an image that underscores the mutual respect at the heart of their dialogue.

Burrito Stand Origins

Burrito Stand launched this spring as part of Yoakam’s Bakersfield Beat radio series, which spotlights West Coast country acts, outsider influences and stories behind classic songs. The show has featured guests ranging from rock pioneers to film stars, with previous episodes including conversations with actor–musician William Shatner and country legends Larry Gatlin.

Why It Matters

For listeners, tonight’s episode isn’t just nostalgia—it’s a masterclass in songwriting, musical chemistry and the evolving landscape of American roots music. Hillman and Yoakam share decades of industry insight, from early club gigs in southern California to headlining festivals worldwide.

Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the Bakersfield sound, Part 2 of this conversation offers a window into two careers that helped define modern country and rock. Tune in, turn up the volume and discover the next chapter in Burrito Stand’s compelling lineup of guests.

Trivia

In 1998, Dwight Yoakam released the album 'A Long Way Home,' which included collaborations with other prominent artists.

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