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Bakersfield Becomes Country Hub Like Nashville West
Bakersfield has transformed from a quiet farming and oil town into a country western hotspot. Merle Haggard and Buck Owens anchor its studios, labels, and publishing firms while local clubs and the musicians union bolster a growing scene. Industry growth hinges on major labels establishing local presence. residents credit migration, culture, and persistent talent.
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Bakersfield
Calif
Bill Woods
Tex
Jimmy Thomason
Phil Spitalny
Grand Ole Opry
Nashville
Shreveport
Glen Campbell
Woods
Memphis
Way
Merle Haggard
Buck Owens
Musicians’ Union
Chamber of Commerce
West
Los Angeles
Thomason
Dust Bowl
Southwest
Jimmy Davis
Haggard
Okie
Muskogee
Huskey
John