Crystal Palace, Buck Owens‘ iconic music venue in Bakersfield, Calif., will soon permanently close its doors after nearly three decades in operation. In a statement posted on the late country singer’s ...

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 ...

Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace has played host to nearly every country star and acts as the de facto headquarters of the Bakersfield sound. But now, the legendary honky tonk has closed its doors for good.

The Crystal Palace, a music and dining joint in Bakersfield launched by Buck Owens — which hosted just about every country music star in America over the years — has abruptly shut its doors. The ...