Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Crystal Palace, Buck Owens‘ iconic music venue in Bakersfield, Calif., will soon permanently close its doors after nearly three ...

Although born in Texas, during the 1950s, Buck Owens decided to move to Bakersfield, California. Instantly falling in love with the city, the famed country singer drew inspiration from the area, ...

When Buck Owens topped the country charts with “Think of Me” in 1966, country fans didn’t yet understand the lasting impact the California-based guitarist would have on the genre. Written by Don Rich ...

Rudy Parris spent a decade of his career on stage at one of country music’s most iconic venues. He played in the house band at Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace in Bakersfield from the time it opened in 1996 ...