Country Outlaw David Allan Coe Passes Away

0:00On April 30, country music outlaw David Allen Coe passed away Wednesday at the age of 86. His booking agent confirmed the news to ABC audio, marking the end of a wild ride for one of the genres true rebels. Born in Akron, Ohio back in 1939, Coe faced early trouble with stints in prison for things like Grand Theft Auto. He headed to Nashville in 1967, where producer Shelby Singleton spotted his raw talent, his songwriting game exploded quick. Tonya Tucker's number one hit, Would You Lay With Me in 1973, was all his pen. Then came his own top 10 smash, you never even called me by my name. In 1975, a bar room anthem that still echoes, family and fans are mourning deep. His wife called him the best singer, songwriter and performer of our time, her lifelong partner, who she wants no one to forget. Even newer artists like Ella Langley nod to his spoken word style for their own breaks. Coe kept dropping albums through 2006, teaming with Pantera on that rebel meets rebel project,

1:03though his last big chartwriter, The Ride. A tribute to Hank Williams hit top 5 in 1983, his gritty legacy and country and beyond rolls on forever. Entertainment and celebrity news today, powered by AI bringing you what's trending.