Ford Tennessee Ernie
Publicity photo of Tennessee Ernie Ford from the television program The Ford Show.
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Ford Tennessee Ernie

Tennessee Ernie Ford, born Ernest Jennings Ford on February 13, 1919, was a prominent American singer and television personality known for his rich bass-baritone voice and engaging humor. Active from 1949 until his passing in 1991, he enjoyed notable success across country, pop, and gospel genres, with hits like "Sixteen Tons." Ford was a television staple with his variety show "The Ford Show" and made memorable guest appearances, including on "I Love Lucy." His contributions to music earned him several accolades, including induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Ford's legacy is marked by his influence on both music and television.

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GENRES: Country & Western, Gospel, Male Vocalist

Albums

Singles

Mr And Mississippi / She's My Baby
Mr And Mississippi / She's My Baby (1951)
Ballad Of Davey Crockett
Ballad Of Davey Crockett (1955)
I'm A Pilgrim / His Hands
I'm A Pilgrim / His Hands (1955)
Sixteen Tons / You Don't Have To Be A Baby To Cry
Sixteen Tons / You Don't Have To Be A Baby To Cry (1955)
Bright Lights And Blonde-Haired Women / That's All
Bright Lights And Blonde-Haired Women / That's All (1956)
First Born / Have You Seen Her
First Born / Have You Seen Her (1956)
John Henry / The Rovin' Gambler
John Henry / The Rovin' Gambler (1956)
Rock Roll Boogie / Call Me Darling Call Me Sweetheart
Rock Roll Boogie / Call Me Darling Call Me Sweetheart (1956)
Bless Your Pea Pickin' Heart / Down Deep
Bless Your Pea Pickin' Heart / Down Deep (1957)
In The Middle Of An Island / Ivy League
In The Middle Of An Island / Ivy League (1957)
The Watermelon Song / One Suit
The Watermelon Song / One Suit (1957)
Glad Rags / Sleepin' At The Foot Of The Bed
Glad Rags / Sleepin' At The Foot Of The Bed (1958)
Sunday Barbecue / Love Makes The World Go 'Round
Sunday Barbecue / Love Makes The World Go 'Round (1958)
Blackeyed Susie / Code Of The Mountains
Blackeyed Susie / Code Of The Mountains (1959)
Love Is The Only Thing / Sunny Side Of Heaven
Love Is The Only Thing / Sunny Side Of Heaven (1959)
Jingle-O-The-Brownie / Little Klinker
Jingle-O-The-Brownie / Little Klinker (1960)
O Mary Don't You Weep / Joshua Fit The Battle
O Mary Don't You Weep / Joshua Fit The Battle (1960)
Dark As A Dungeon / His Love Makes The World Go Around
Dark As A Dungeon / His Love Makes The World Go Around (1961)