Coe took up music after spending much of his early life in reform schools and prisons, and first became notable for busking in Nashville. He initially played mostly in the blues style, before …

The OFFICIAL website of the legendary David Allan Coe. David Allan Coe is the original outlaw of country music and a living legend in many walks of life.

David Allan Coe is an American singer and songwriter. Coe took up music after spending much of his early life in reform schools and prisons, and first became notable for busking in Nashville.

Apr 9, 2025 · David Allan Coe lives quietly in Florida, far from the spotlight—but the outlaw who first sang "Tennessee Whiskey" remains one of country's most controversial legends.

David Allan Coe was born in Akron, Ohio, on September 6, 1939. He was a rebellious, misbehaving boy who, beginning at age 9, spent much of his youth in reform schools and …

Celebrated songwriter and outlaw country star whose rowdy reputation nearly outshone his musical career.

He took to calling himself Davey Coe – the Mysterious Rhinestone Cowboy, performing in a mask, and driving a hearse. He satirized the themes of country music with hilarious additions to …