Thirty-seven years ago today, Dwight Yoakam and Buck Owens were at No. 1 with a duet that would be a career milestone for both artists.

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

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.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) – You might call it the long goodbye. Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace held another farewell event of sorts Tuesday morning…a clearance sale of merchandise that was supposed to ...