Joe Ely, Texas Country-Rock Hero Who Grew His Fan Base Touring With the Clash, Dies at 78

Joe Ely, the singer-songwriter who helped drive a new wave of Texas-based music that united rock and country fans in the 1980s and beyond, died Monday. The cause of death was complications from Lewy ...

Texas music icon Joe Ely, who had a deep impact on Austin scene, dead at 78

Texas country music legend Joe Ely has passed away at 78. The singer announced his Parkinson's disease and Lewy Body Dementia diagnosis in September.
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Neal McCoy to be inducted into Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame

FORT WORTH, Texas (KLTV) - The Texas Cowboy Hall of fame has announced country music icon and Jacksonville native Neal McCoy as the recipient of the 2026 “Spirit of Texas Award.” On their website, the ...
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The Country Music Hall Of Fame Celebrates 100 Years Of The Opry With New Exhibit

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Pam Windsor lives in Nashville, Tennessee and writes about music. Sep 22, 2025, 12:07pm EDT Sep 22, 2025, 12:14pm EDT Artifacts on ...