Tennessee Ernie Ford
American singer and TV personality (1919–1991) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ernest Jennings Ford (February 13, 1919 – October 17, 1991),[1] 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. Noted for his rich bass-baritone voice and down-home humor, he is remembered for his hit recordings of "The Shotgun Boogie" and "Sixteen Tons".
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Birth name | Ernest Jennings Ford |
Born | (1919-02-13)February 13, 1919 Fordtown, Tennessee, US |
Died | October 17, 1991(1991-10-17) (aged 72) Reston, Virginia, US |
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Years active | 1949–1991 |
Labels | Capitol Records, Word Records |
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