David Allan Coe Dies at 86: Outlaw Country Star’s Career and Controversies

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News (2 / 1) 30.04.2026 07:41 / Julia

Controversy and legacy

His career was marked by controversy: Coe was criticized for using slurs and racial stereotypes and for two underground albums from the late '70s and early '80s that drew particular condemnation. He disputed labels of racism and offered explanations for the material, at times selling contentious recordings on his website without his name.

Personal life and final years

Coe was married six times and wed Kimberly Hastings in 2010. He had children including Tyler, Tanya, Shyanne, Carson and Shelli. He pleaded guilty to obstructing the IRS in 2015 and was ordered to pay nearly $1 million in 2016. His representative said he died April 29 at about 5:08 p.m.; he is survived by his wife and children.