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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Tennessee_Ernie_FordTennessee Ernie Ford - Wikipedia

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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.

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     Sixteen Tons | Tennessee Ernie Ford | Oct 18, 1956

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     Shenandoah | Tennessee Ernie Ford | March 9, 1961

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     Take My Hand, Precious Lord | Tennessee Ernie Ford | January 31, 1957

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3. www.ernieford.com › biographyBiography | Tennessee Ernie Ford

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   Learn about the life and career of Tennessee Ernie Ford, a radio, record and TV star who sold over 400 million records worldwide. Discover how he became famous for his hits like Sixteen Tons and Cousin Ernie, and how he brought gospel music to the mainstream.

4. www.countrymusichalloffame.org › artist › tennesseeTennessee Ernie Ford - Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

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   Oct 17, 1991 · Learn about the life and career of Tennessee Ernie Ford, a resonant-voiced baritone and master of good-natured corn, who rose to great popularity in the 1950s and 1960s. Find out his achievements, awards, and legacy in country music history.

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6. www.npr.org › 2016/01/16 › 463085691On 'Portrait Of An American Singer,' Tennessee Ernie Ford's ...

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   Jan 16, 2016 · January 16, 20168:11 AM ET. Heard on Weekend Edition Saturday. By. Wayne Winkler. 6-Minute Listen. Enlarge this image. Tennessee Ernie Ford, circa 1950. At the beginning of his career, Ford...

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7. www.britannica.com › biography › Tennessee-Ernie-FordTennessee Ernie Ford | Bluegrass, Gospel & Grand Ole Opry

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   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.

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   Who is 'Tennessee Ernie' on KFXM?

   • At KFXM, in San Bernardino, Ford was hired as a radio announcer. He was assigned to host an early morning country music disc jockey program, Bar Nothin' Ranch Time. To differentiate himself, he created the personality of "Tennessee Ernie", a wild, madcap, exaggerated hillbilly.

   Tennessee Ernie Ford - Wikipedia

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   Why did Tennessee Ernie Ford leave Capitol Records?

   • Tennessee Ernie Ford was fed up with the trappings of fame and the demands of the music business. It was 1955 and his label, Capitol Records, had threatened to sue him if he didn't make another record. He decided to fulfill his contract and leave.

   On 'Portrait Of An American Singer,' Tennessee Ernie Ford's Early Songs

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   Was Ernie Ford a gospel singer?

   • "Ernie Ford was not a gospel singer," he says. "He was not a country singer. He was not a jazz singer. He was not a pop singer. He was not an opera singer. He was a singer, period.

   On 'Portrait Of An American Singer,' Tennessee Ernie Ford's Early Songs

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   What happened to Tennessee Ernie Ford?

   • On October 17, 1991 -36 years to the day after the release of Sixteen Tons - the world lost this legendary star. But today, Tennessee Ernie Ford remains one of the most popular and beloved entertainers America and the world have ever known.

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9. www.imdb.com › name › nm0285892Tennessee Ernie Ford - IMDb

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   IMDb provides an overview of the life and career of Tennessee Ernie Ford, a singer, composer, actor and author. Learn about his popular songs, TV shows, movies, trivia, quotes and more.

10. www.youtube.com › watchShenandoah | Tennessee Ernie Ford | March 9, 1961 - YouTube

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    Tennessee Ernie Ford TV. 40.3K subscribers. 25K. 3.5M views 16 years ago #tennesseeernieford #shenandoah #thefordshow. Tennessee Ernie Ford sings the classic folk song, "Shenandoah"...

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