David Allan Coe, outlaw country pioneer, dies at 86.

David Allan Coe, a key figure in outlaw country, has died at 86. Known for hits like "You Never Even Called Me by My Name" and "The Ride," he challenged the polished Nashville Sound with raw storytelling. His songwriting influenced artists like Waylon Jennings and Johnny Paycheck, though his legacy is complicated by controversies over racial stereotypes and Confederate imagery.