Country singer David Allen Coe passed away while in an intensive care unit on April 29, 2026 at the age of 86.(Photo Courtesy: FilmMagic via https://www.dailymail.com/tvshowbiz/article-15778119/david-allan-coe-dead-86-country-music.html)David was born in Akron, OH and spent time in jail where it is said he developed an interest in music; subsequently developing an album in 1970 called Penitentiary Blues.  He continued to hone his musical skills by becoming a songwriter and performer.Known for being controversial and displaying the confederate flag during his performances, David created 42 studio albums during the course of 60 years.Many of his works include his songs: You Never Even Called Me By My Name, Longhaired Redneck, The Ride, and Mona Lisa Lost Her Smile.  He wrote many songs for other performers such as Tanya Tucker performed Would You Lay With Me (In A Field Of Stone) and Johnny Paycheck's Take This Job And Shove It.