Joe Ely, the progressive country music pioneer and renowned Texas singer-songwriter, has died at the age of 78.

Joe Ely, the influential Texas-born singer-songwriter whose blend of honky-tonk, rock, roadhouse blues, led to collaborations ...

Lloyd Maines, father of The Chicks’ Natalie Maines, played pedal steel guitar. Ely had an accordionist and piano and everyone ...

The singer performed in North Texas dozens of times, most often at Billy Bob’s Texas, Poor David’s Pub, Caravan of Dreams, ...

Joe Ely never broke out into the mainstream, but has been a beloved Texas treasure for five decades. His death Monday at age ...

The legendary alt-country singer-songwriter died at age 78 on Dec. 15. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Ely, and daughter, ...

For decades Ely's presence has been felt from Lubbock to London, covering decades of music from country, to rock and so much ...

Joe Ely, the Texas singer, songwriter, and member of the Flatlanders, who influenced the Clash and Bruce Springsteen, has died at 78.

Ely, known for his bluesy, rock-country vibe, performed many times in Houston, including at Fitzgerald's and McGonigel's ...

LUBBOCK, Texas — Texas music legend Joe Ely has passed away at 78, his family confirmed on social media Monday.

Ely, a homegrown Texas musician with a bluesy, rock-country style, often performed shows at Fitzgerald's, McGonigel's Mucky ...