David Allan Coe, the outlaw country music singer known for his unrepentant, confrontational image and songs such as “You Never Even Called Me by My Name” and “The Ride,” died today. He was 86. Coe’s ...

Outlaw country music singer David Allan Coe died at the age of 86. Coe was a major figure in 1970s and '80s country music, known for hits like "You Never Even Called Me by My Name." His career was ...

David Allan Coe's son says the singer was a difficult person to care about, but he never quit trying. His daughter says she was robbed of the chance to say goodbye. The two messages highlight the ...

Those who fancy themselves outlaw country fans certainly admire David Allan Coe and his 1974 hit "You Never Even Called Me by My Name." Among the many facets of his legacy, the hit track caught the ...

David Allan Coe, a country singer and songwriter known for his outlaw music in the 1970s and 80s, has died. He was 86. A representative for Coe confirmed the news to USA TODAY April 30. Coe was a ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. David Allan Coe, a controversial figure who helped pioneer the 20th century “outlaw country” musical subgenre, ...

Coe was part of country's outlaw movement in the '70s and was widely criticized for releasing songs that used racist slurs Daniel Levine is a Staff Editor at PEOPLE ...

David Allan Coe, the country singer-songwriter who wrote the working class anthem "Take This Job and Shove It" and had hits with "You Never Even Called Me By My Name" and "The Ride" among others, has ...

David Allan Coe, the country music artist responsible for hits such as Take This Job and Shove It, has died at age 86. His wife, Kimberly Hastings Coe, confirmed his death to Rolling Stone. A Coe ...

Country music singer David Allan Coe died at 86 years old on Wednesday. Coe’s widow, Kimberly, confirmed his death to Rolling Stone. "One of the best singers, songwriters, and performers of our time ...

David Allan Coe, the outlaw country music legend and pioneer songwriter behind hits such as “You Never Even Called Me by My Name” and “Take This Job and Shove It,” has died. He was at 86. David died ...

For most country music fans, David Allan Coe's leaves behind a complicated legacy. Kid Rock is not most country music fans. On social media, Kid Rock remembered Coe as a deep thinker who was kind and ...