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Joe Ely, Texas-Born Troubadour of the Open Road, Dies at 78
16 December 2025 at 21:10
Thanks to his eclectic style and tireless touring, he was among the most influential artists in the early days of Americana and alt-country music.
Joe Ely in 1981. He wrote songs about lost love and endless vistas, built around stories of everyday people leading everyday lives.
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