David Allan Coe is a renowned singer and songwriter. He rose to prominence in the 1970’s outlaw country scene. His view and style made him unique from the rest of the country music world. Through a career as a successful musician, Coe made a fortune during the height of his career. But through bad decisions, he lost most of his fortune. Here we will know about David Allan Coe’s net worth in 2024.
Becoming a Legend in the Music World
Born in Akron, Ohio, United States, Coe had a troubling upbringing that followed him later in life. At the age of nine he was sent to Starr Commonwealth For Boys reform school. He spent almost 20 years in different correction facilities. Besides that, he also had a three-year stint in Ohio Penitentiary. During his time in prison, he received inspiration from Screamin’ Jay Hawkins for music. After 1967 he caught the attention of Shelby Singleton of Plantation Records while performing on the street. He also was a member of the Outlaws Motorcycle Club.
Coe debuted in the music industry with his album Penitentiary Blues in 1970. From 1971 to 1977 Coe worked as a writer in Windows Publishing Company Inc. His third album brought about outlaw country evolution. In 1975 his single You Never Even Call Me by My Name was #8 on Top 10 singles. He appeared in the 1975 documentary film Heartworn Highways.
The Outlaw Country movement gained total momentum in 1976. He co-wrote all the songs in the third album from Columbia. Throughout the 70s he released some of his famous singles. At the beginning of 1981, the movement started to fade into the background. Coe came back hard in 1983 with his Castles in the Sand which peaked at #8 on the chart. Later in 1984, She Used to Love Me a Lot peaked #11 on the US Billboard Hot singles. In 1990 he re-released his album. Then in 2000 toured with Kid Rock. In 2003 Coe collaborated with Kid Rock with writing a song Single Father which was on Top 50. Later in 2017, he appeared on the Moonshine Bandits album Baptized in Bourbon.
Age
David Allan Coe was born on September 6, 1939. So, he is 84 years of age.
David Allan Coe Net Worth in 2024
Through a successful musical career, Coe made a fortune for himself. But later he lost his fortune due to trouble with the law and mismanagement. As of 2024, he has a net worth of $1.8 million. He mostly earns from royalties and doing shows.
David Allan Coe Wife
Coe has married six times in his lifetime. He married Kimberly Hastings in 2010.
Financial Problem
Coe took a staunch opposition against the IRS. As a result it cost him a lot financially. He lost several rights to his music. In 1984 $100,000 worth of rights were sold for just $25,000 during an auction. Besides that he also lost rights to X-rated albums. Moreover he did not pay his child support. As a result he owed more than $300,000 in child support.
