American Songwriter

On This Day in 1964, Buck Owens Was a No. 1 with a Now-Classic Album That Produced One of His Biggest Hits

Sixty-one years ago today, Buck Owens was at the top of the country chart with an album that has since become a classic.
Los Angeles Times

End of an era for country music in Bakersfield: Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace closes

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 ...
Taste of Country

Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace in Bakersfield Closing After 28 Years

Buck Owens' Crystal Palace in Bakersfield, Calif., is closing after more than 28 years in business, according to reports. When Did Buck Owens' Crystal Palace Open? ABC 23 News in Bakersfield reports ...