Joe Ely, a beloved country music singer-songwriter from Texas, shared with fans that he has received some heartbreaking health news.

The 78-year-old shared the news on his official Facebook page that he has “recently been diagnosed with Lewy body dementia and Parkinson’s disease.”

“Together with his wife Sharon, Joe is sharing their journey — not to dwell in hardship, but to bring understanding, awareness, and hope through the healing power of music.”

The Amarillo, Texas native began his career in 1970, and while he made his name in country music he also performed with the likes of Bruce Springsteen, The Clash, Lyle Lovett and Guy Clark.

The heartbreaking news did come with an offering of good news from Ely and Sharon as they revealed that she recently found some of his old recordi

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