You don’t have to call him darling, darling -- but you might call him an outlaw.

Country singer David Allan Coe, known for his hits “Mona Lisa Lost Her Smile” and “You Never Even Called Me By My Name,” will play at Golden Park this Friday.

Coe was one of the pioneers of “outlaw country,” a subgenre of country music that usually featured songs about drinking, hard-working men and honky tonks. Coe’s time in correctional facilities as a kid influenced his first album, Penitentiary Blues, released in 1971.

Now in his 70’s, Coe continues to play around the country and has collaborated with artists like Kid Rock and Dimebag Darrell from the heavy metal band Pantera.

His sound has influenced country artists nationally and locally.

“His music is country to the bone. He writes about himself and doesn’t pretend to be someone he is not. David Allen Coe, I think was the outlaw of his time,” said Ricky Gunn, who plays with local country band Crossing Levi. Gunn -- who’s favorite Coe song is “The Ride” -- said Coe’s music has definitely influenced the band.

“We all have a bit of that outlawish country in us.”

Tickets are $22.50 and can be purchased through Ticketmaster or at the Columbus Civic Center box office.