Many fans remember Buck Owens from the long-running comedy variety show Hee Haw. However, Owens’ contributions to country music go much deeper than that. He was a pioneer of the Bakersfield Sound. The ...

Born 81 years ago today was a protege of Buck Owens who had a successful career that included country hits, TV shows, and more.

From 1974: Homer Joy, a country musician in residence at the Spokane House, received a “big boost in his career” when Buck Owens recorded several of his songs. One of those songs was “The Streets of ...

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 ...

People enjoy the music of Buck Owens at the Buck Owens Crystal Palace in Bakersfield in 1998. (Lori Shepler / Los Angeles Times) The Crystal Palace, a music and dining joint in Bakersfield launched by ...