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End of an era for country music in Bakersfield: Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace closes
Dwight Yoakam, Garth Brooks, Taylor Swift and many other stars played here. But the epicenter of the "Bakersfield Sound" is shutting down.
Buck Owens’ Iconic Crystal Palace Will Soon Close: ‘It Is Our Hope That New Owners Will Step Forward’
We are extremely proud of the legacy of the Crystal Palace … for over 28 years, we brought the best of local and national entertainment to Bakersfield, served great food and
Iconic Buck Owens' Crystal Palace in Bakersfield closes after nearly 3 decades
The family of honkytonk legend Buck Owens announced the iconic "Crystal Palace" has closed after three decades.
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.
Buck Owens’ Legendary Crystal Palace Is Set To Close Soon
Buck Owens’ iconic Crystal Palace music venue in Bakersfield, California, will close permanently after nearly 30 years, citing a challenging business climate and the Owens family’s desire to step back from management.
Family Of Buck Owens Announces That They’re Closing His Legendary California Music Venue, The Crystal Palace
Buck Owens is a legend in the country music scene. He had 21 #1 songs as frontman for The Buckaroos and was a pioneer of what eventually became known as the “Bakersfield Sound” that blended rock and roll and country music, a reaction to the “Nashville sound” that was popular in the late 1950s.
Buck Owens’ Legendary Crystal Palace Set To Close Amid Search for New Owners
While entertaining countless fans over the years, Buck Owens' Crystal Palace set to close as search for new owners continued.
Iconic 'Buck Owens Crystal Palace' in Bakersfield will shut down, owners say
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Owners of the Buck Owens Crystal Palace say the music venue will be shutting down in the coming months. The venue — which features live music, dinner and a museum — is named after the American musician and singer-songwriter Alvis Edgar Owens Jr., also known as “Buck Owens.”
Buck Owens' Crystal Palace to close after 28 years
Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace is closing its doors after 28 years.In a statement by the Owens Family, it said it is because of a “challenging business climate” and

Crystal Palace’s closure leaves a hole in city’s dancing boot; national acts were abundant over venue’s 28 year run

The Crystal Palace, that iconic tourism mecca on Buck Owens Boulevard, leaves quite a legacy. In its 28 years, it brought in ...
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Crystal Palace closes but will still host special events as sales talks, city discussions continue

The foundation that owns Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace announced Monday it has canceled the venue’s regular dinner, dancing and ...
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UPDATED: Crystal Palace closes but will still host special events as sales talks, city discussions continue

The owner of Buck Owens' Crystal Palace has canceled the venue's regular dinner, dancing and live music shows but will open ...