American Songwriter

On This Day in 1965, Buck Owens Hit No. 1 With an Album Inspired by a Gas Station Slogan

The Perfect Buck Owens Album? Released in March 1965, I’ve Got a Tiger By the Tail yielded Buck Owens and the Buckaroos’ sixth No. 1 single in its title track. Owens came up with the idea after seeing ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 2005, Martina McBride Was at No. 1 With a Covers Album Inspired by a Buck Owens Classic

Twenty years ago today, Martina McBride was atop the country chart with an album made up of classic country covers.
Los Angeles Times

End of an era for country music in Bakersfield: Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace closes

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 ...
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End of an era for country music in Bakersfield: Buck Owens' Crystal Palace closes

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 ...