On this day (October 8) in 1944, Susan Raye was born in Eugene, Oregon. After singing with a rock band in high school, Raye transitioned to country music and became a mainstay on her local radio ...
On this day (July 29) in 1965, Buck Owens was nearing the end of a six-week run at No. 1 with “Before You Go.” Earlier in the year, “I’ve Got a Tiger by the Tail” stayed at No. 1 for five weeks. He ...
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 ...