Stewart moved back to the center of the Bakersfield sound, California, in 1965.

He was one of the progenitors of the Bakersfield sound.

Today, the "Bakersfield Sound" describes this blend, which developed after the migrants brought country music to the city.

Rich is recognized as one of the chief architects of the Bakersfield Sound.

Active primarily during the 1950s through the 1970s, Collins was instrumental in helping create the Bakersfield sound of the country music genre.

In the early 1960s, the Nashville sound began to be challenged by the rival Bakersfield sound.

The music is the Bakersfield sound; it's quintessential.

Not only does the sound of the song pay tribute to the Bakersfield sound, the name of the city is referenced in the lyrics.

Holly's contributions on bass guitar and rhythm guitar were a key component of the Bakersfield sound.

"Louisiana Swing" was the first song recorded in the style known today as the legendary "Bakersfield Sound".