Country singer-songwriter David Allan Coe dies aged 86
Author: Adegboyega AdeleyePublished on: April 30, 2026Country: United States
Culture & Entertainment

David Allan Coe, the country singer known for anthems like 'Take This Job and Shove It', has died at the age of 86. His wife, Kimberly Hastings Coe, confirmed the news, but the cause of death was not disclosed. Born in Akron, Ohio, Coe began his music career after serving time in prison and became a prominent figure in the outlaw country movement in the 1970s.
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