- Joe Ely, who influenced a generation of songwriters with his music, dies at 78 Texas Public Radio | TPR
- Joe Ely, Texas-Born Troubadour of the Open Road, Dies at 78 The New York Times
- Country music icon dead at 78 after battling incurable diseases: ‘An absolute legend’ PennLive.com
- Joe Ely, Progressive Texas Country Legend Who Toured With the Clash, Dead at 78 Rolling Stone
- A tribute to Joe Ely, a connecting force in Texas music KUT
