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David Allan Coe (September 6, 1939-April 29, 2026) is an American country music singer-songwriter known for his outlaw country style and unconventional life story. He rose to prominence in the 1970s as part of the outlaw movement alongside artists like Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings, blending traditional country with rock influences. Coe wrote several notable songs for other artists, including Tanya Tucker’s hit “Would You Lay with Me (In a Field of Stone)” and Johnny Paycheck’s “Take This Job and Shove It.” As a performer, he’s best known for songs like “You Never Even Called Me by My Name” (often called the “perfect country & western song”) and “The Ride,” a tribute to Hank Williams. His early life—marked by time in reform schools and prison—became a central part of his public persona and songwriting. Over the years, Coe has also drawn controversy for some of his later recordings and outspoken image, which have complicated his legacy. Despite that, he remains a recognizable and influential figure in outlaw country music.