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Texas country music singer-songwriter Joe Ely dies

Joe Ely, Texas country-rock legend and collaborator with the Clash and Bruce Springsteen, dead at 78

Joe Ely, the Texas country-rock pioneer who shaped Austin’s progressive music scene with collaborations from Bruce Springsteen to the Clash, died at 78.

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

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Joe Ely, a Texas Songwriter Whose Legacy Touched Rock and Punk, Dies Age 78

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Texas singer and country music trailblazer Joe Ely dies at 78

Ely, a progressive country music pioneer and renowned Texas singer-songwriter, died Dec. 15 in his Taos, New Mexico home.

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Joe Ely, Texas Progressive Country Pioneer And Austin Scene Architect, Dead At 78

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Legendary Texas musician Joe Ely dies at 78

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Texas progressive country pioneer Joe Ely, who collaborated with The Clash, dead at 78

In the late 1970s, Ely developed a friendship with Joe Strummer of The Clash.

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Texas music icon Joe Ely dies at the age of 78 after recent health battles

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Country music world heartbroken by icon’s death at 78: ‘Thank you for the music’

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How country star Jelly Roll really got his unique stage name

Jelly Roll has made his mark on country music with not just his unique style, but his unusual name. Here's how the man born Jason DeFord became Jelly Roll.

American Songwriter

Born on This Day in 1984, the Troubled Rapper Who Went on To Become One of Country Music’s Most Inspiring (And Successful) Singer-Songwriters Ever

Born on this day in 1984 was Jason DeFord, better known as Jelly Roll. After years of struggling, he is now a country music superstar.

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Lainey Wilson and Jelly Roll team up with rock icons for an all star music project

Bon Jovi is reworking its 2024 album Forever into a star-studded “Legendary Edition” that brings country and rock names together. This new edition reshapes almost the entire record by adding guest performances from a wide range of artists. Lainey ...

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Country Superstar Kenny Chesney Reveals Shocking Fact About Jimmy Buffett’s Rock Hall Induction

The “Margaritaville” singer died from a rare form of skin cancer on Sept. 1, 2023, at the age of 76. Just over a year later, Buffett was inducted to the Rock Hall in the Musical Excellence category by fellow singer-songwriter James Taylor.

American Songwriter

4 Times Rock and Country Artists Collaborated to Make Something Unforgettable

Sometimes, it seems like country and rock and roll are on separate sides of a tall fence. After all, fans of both genres have been locked in a “My music is better than yours” argument for decades. However, many rock and country artists would rather ...

Christianity Today

Worship Music Made with ‘Bubba in Mind’

Barstool conversion rock from artists like Jelly Roll is masculine, country, and faith flavored. Why is it so popular right now? When Christian musician Brandon Lake and country–hip-hop artist Jelly Roll performed “Hard Fought Hallelujah” for 75,000 ...

Ultimate Classic Rock

The Best Album by Country Rock’s 15 Biggest Artists

The idea of blending country and rock music existed long before anyone applied a rather uninspired name to the genre. But as highlighted in the list below of the Best Album by Country Rock's 15 Biggest Artists, "country rock" was born from this ...

Taste of Country

Hulk Hogan’s Best Country Music Moments

Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan might be best known for his time in the ring, but he also brushed up against the country genre on several occasions over the years. When he has come out onstage or stepped into a country space, the genre welcomed him with open ...

The Big Lead

Country music star Jelly Roll gets ESPN College GameDay honor for Georgia-Ole Miss

Pat McAfee, right, talks to Kirk Herbstreit on the set of ESPN College GameDay prior to the NCAA football game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Texas Longhorns at Ohio Stadium on Aug. 30, 2025. College football’s Week 8 lineup is shaping up to be ...