Joel Alden White

Joel Alden White is a singer/songwriter and actor from West Texas. Winner of the AWA song of the Year 2023 for Once I was A Cowboy, recipient of the Spur Award 2026 for Roads & Barbwire, recepient of 2 Will Rogers Medallions for 2026, and eight-time nominee in the IWMA and AWA.   Joel has cowboyed and managed ranches in West Texas, been a Yard Manager for a West Texas Commercial Feedyard and a cattle buyer. Currently Joel is “technically” retired spending time with his wife, Kelly, in their home in Timbercreek Canyon just outside of Amarillo, making music, traveling, and performing. White’s first 2 albums found success on the Roots Americana Country Charts with singles charting as high as a #1. His most recent 2 projects "Once I Was A Cowboy" and "Roads and Barbwire" have been widely acclaimed in the Western Music world. Joel has been a favorite of several Cowboy Music & Poetry gatherings and continues to tour and entertain fans of Cowboy Music. Joel has also done a little acting as of late. He has a recurring background role as a Staten Ranch Hand in the second season of Netflix's Ransom Canyon and the new Yellowstone series Dutton Ranch currently being taped.

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Rick Huff's Review in The Western Way magazine fall 2023 of Once I Was A Cowboy

"Despite Joel's admission of creative embellishment, truth blows through these songs with a whistle and grit. The lyrics of all six are wistfully ironic and deal with times past and choices made.

Joel White is a former cowboy and an accomplished vocalist/guitarist who represents his songs with style."

“I think rarely any of us listen to a CD and say that’s a great song……every song on your CD is a great song! I am so glad you decided to record a cowboy CD. You will do well in this genre. Continued success!” 

R.j. Vandygriff

"The first time I heard Joel White was at an open mic and I was stunned by the soul of his voice and his ability to tell a story in a way that makes you feel like it is your own. It was my mission to get him to perform at our venue, which he has done several times since. He never disappoints!" 
Kristy Fuller 
Event Coordinator 
Chalice Abbey 
Amarillo, TX