Dwight Yoakam, Garth Brooks, Taylor Swift and many other stars played here. But the epicenter of the "Bakersfield Sound" is shutting down.

The late country star's family cited "a challenging business climate" and desire to step back as reasons for closing.

The Buck Owens Crystal Palace in Bakersfield is closing after 28 years. The family cites challenging business conditions but plans to honor all scheduled commitments.

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 that the iconic venue opened in October of 1996 and hosted performances from a large number of national touring country artists,

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.”