Country Singer David Allen Coe Dies At 86
Country music singer-songwriter David Allen Coe has died at the age of 86. Coe began his Nashville career in the 1960s following a period of imprisonment. He is known for writing the anthem 'Take This Job and Shove It'. His wife confirmed the death through Rolling Stone. No cause of death was provided by the family or representatives. Coe was known for 1970s outlaw country songs including "You Never Even Call Me by My Name" and "Long Hair and Redneck." He also wrote songs for artists such as Tanya Tucker and Johnny Paycheck. The report was delivered by Mark Neyfield.
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WTOP Washington DC
“Country music has lost a man who wrote a blue-collar anthem. Take this job and shove it. Singer-songwriter David Allen Coe has died at 86.”
NBC News Radio
“His wife confirmed through Rolling Stone that David Allen Code died Wednesday at the age of 86. No cause of death was given.”
NBC News Radio
“His wife confirmed through Rolling Stone that David Allen Coe died Wednesday at the age of 86. No cause of death was given.”
NBC News Radio
“age of 86. No cause of death was given. I'm Mark Neyfield.”
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