Joe Ely, a singer and songwriter from the vast flatness of West Texas whose mastery of the South's varied musical traditions ...

Joe Ely is finally at rest. The superb Texas singer-songwriter, a favorite of Bruce Springsteen and Austin City Limits, ...

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A country music singer/songwriter who took his sound into the world of pop and rock has died. Joe Ely was 78 years old. His ...

"Joe Ely 2017" by Republic Country Club is licensed under CC BY 2.0. Joe Ely, the celebrated singer-songwriter who played a vital role in the progressive ...

Texas progressive country pioneer Joe Ely has died aged 78, leaving a lasting legacy across American roots music.

Joe Ely, the Lubbock-bred singer-songwriter who grew his country fan base into a broader one with big cosigns from the Clash ...