April 30, 2026

David Allan Coe, who penned 'Take This Job,' dies at 86

David Allan Coe, the outlaw country singer-songwriter who penned "Take This Job and Shove It" and built a devoted following on the fringes of Nashville, died Wednesday. He was 86.

David Allan Coe, who penned 'Take This Job,' dies at 86

TL;DR

  • David Allan Coe, an outlaw country singer-songwriter, died on Wednesday.
  • He was 86 years old.
  • Coe was known for writing "Take This Job and Shove It."
  • He had a devoted following on the fringes of Nashville.

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