David Allan Coe, Defiant Voice of Country’s Outlaw Era, Dies at 85

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Fiercely independent country singer-songwriter — His defiance influenced subsequent generations of outlaw country artists.
Career defined by contradictions — Coe's ability to switch between tender and rebellious styles broadened the genre’s expressive range. Fique de olho
Increased interest in his lesser-known works as collectors seek out rare recordings.

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David Allan Coe, the fiercely independent country singer-songwriter whose raw storytelling and outlaw persona set him apart from Nashville’s mainstream, has died at 85. Coe’s career was defined by contradictions.

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