David Allan Coe

David Allan Coe is an American singer and songwriter who is recognized as one of the most praised and polarizing musicians to rise from the outlaw country movement.

Country Singer

September 6, 1939

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David Allan Coe, an American singer-songwriter, is known for his distinctive fusion of country, rock, and blues music. He has attracted a cult following due to his provocative lyrics and rebellious persona. Coe’s most notable works include the albums “Once Upon a Rhyme” and “The Mysterious Rhinestone Cowboy,” as well as the hit song “Take This Job and Shove It.” He has worked with musicians like Willie Nelson and Kid Rock and has been inducted into the Outlaw Country Music Hall of Fame. Despite his unconventional lifestyle and eccentric personality, Coe has not achieved widespread success. Interestingly, he is considered one of the most acclaimed and divisive musicians to emerge from the outlaw country movement.