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

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,