💔 DWIGHT YOAKAM MOURNS THE LOSS OF A BELOVED FRIEND A heartfelt tribute to Raul Malo

Introduction

Dwight Yoakam pays tribute to his longtime friend and tourmate Raul Malo of the Mavericks following Raul's death on December 8th of cancer

After years of working and touring side by side with Raul Malo of The Mavericks, Dwight Yoakam was left devastated upon learning of his passing on December 8th.

To Dwight, Raul wasn’t just a talented collaborator—he was “one of the dearest souls” he had ever known. Their friendship, built across countless shows, thousands of miles on the road, and late-night creative sessions, became a bond that shaped both their musical journeys.

In his emotional tribute, Dwight spoke of Raul with deep gratitude and reverence. He described him as a rare artist, a kind-hearted man, and an endless source of inspiration to everyone who ever shared a stage with him.

💜 You can read Dwight’s full tribute in the first comment below.

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