With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of this country music legend who gave us so much

the genre’s more unconventional voices.

Coe’s influence extended beyond his own recordings. He also wrote Take This Job and Shove It, which became a major hit for Johnny Paycheck and evolved into a cultural anthem reflecting working-class frustration.

Although his peak commercial success came in the 1970s, Coe demonstrated longevity. His 1983 album Castles continue reading …