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Ernest Jennings Ford (February 13, 1919 – October 17, 1991), known professionally as Tennessee Ernie Ford, was an American singer and television host who enjoyed success in the country and western, pop, and gospel musical genres.
Born Ernest Jennings Ford on February 13th, 1919 in Bristol, Tennessee, Tennessee Ernie Ford has made an indelible impact on America and the world through his unparalleled accomplishments in radio, records and television. Throughout his legendary career spanning over 50 years, Ernie Ford's early successes as a radio personality led to his ...
Sep 27, 2012 · 95K views 11 years ago. Video version of Sixteen Tons by Tennessee Ernie Ford. It went to #1 on November 26, 1955 on the Billboard Top 100 and stayed on top for seven weeks. The single...
Apr 30, 2024 · Grammy Award (1964) Tennessee Ernie Ford (born Feb. 13, 1919, Bristol, Tenn., U.S.—died Oct. 17, 1991, Reston, Va.) was a U.S. country music singer. He studied music in Cincinnati. After World War II he worked in radio in the Los Angeles area and soon signed a recording contract with Capitol.
Oct 17, 1991 · Ernest Jennings “Tennessee Ernie” Ford, a resonant-voiced baritone and master of good-natured corn, rose to great popularity during the 1950s and 1960s. Ford’s first spiritual album, Hymns , was certified gold in 1959; by 1963 it was the biggest-selling album in Capitol’s catalogue.
2nd South Carolina String Band. Billy Walker. Bob Wills. Born Ernest Jennings Ford on February 13th, 1919 in Bristol, Tennessee, Tennessee Ernie Ford has made an indelible impact on America...
Jan 16, 2016 · Tennessee Ernie Ford, circa 1950. At the beginning of his career, Ford championed other people's records as a radio announcer in the greater Los Angeles area. Courtesy of Jeffrey Buckner Ford...
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