Tennessee Ernie Ford

Tennessee Ernie Ford
1919 - 1991
Tennessee Ernie Ford  American Country Musician
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Tennessee Ernie Ford was previously married to Beverly Wood (1989 - 1991) and Betty Heminger (1942 - 1989).

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American Country Musician Tennessee Ernie Ford was born Ernest Jennings Ford on 13th February, 1919 in Bristol, Tennessee, USA and passed away on 17th Oct 1991 Reston, Virginia, USA aged 72. He is most remembered for 16 Tons. His zodiac sign is Aquarius.

Tennessee Ernie Ford is a member of the following lists: Grammy Award winners, United States Air Force airmen and American male singers.

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Relationship Statistics

TypeTotalLongestAverageShortest
Married2 47 years, 6 months 24 years, 11 months 2 years, 5 months
Total2 47 years, 6 months 24 years, 11 months 2 years, 5 months

Details

First Name Tennessee
Middle Name Ernie
Last Name Ford
Full Name at Birth Ernest Jennings Ford
Birthday 13th February, 1919
Birthplace Bristol, Tennessee, USA
Died 17th October, 1991
Place of Death Reston, Virginia, USA
Cause of Death Liver Disease
Buried Alta Mesa Memorial Park, Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California, USA
Height 6' 1" (185 cm)
Build Average
Eye Color Brown - Dark
Hair Color Brown - Dark
Distinctive Feature Thin mustach
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Sexuality Straight
Religion Methodist
Ethnicity White
Nationality American
Occupation Text Singer, actor
Occupation Country Musician
Claim to Fame 16 Tons
Music Genre (Text) Country & Western, Pop, Gospel, Country, rockabilly
Music Genre Country, Religious
Year(s) Active 1949 - 1991, 1949–1991
Music Style Gospel, Traditional Country, Country-Folk, Nashville Sound/Countrypolitan, Country Gospel, Country Boogie, Religious
Music Mood Earnest, Refined/Mannered, Rollicking, Reflective, Organic, Cheerful, Spiritual, Reverent, Fun, Amiable/Good-Natured, Laid-Back/Mellow, Gentle, Sentimental, Freewheeling, Reserved
Instrument Vocals
Instrument (text) Vocals, Guitar, Violin, acoustic guitar, harmonica, piano
Record Label Capitol Records, Word Records
Associated Acts Eddy Arnold, Dean Martin, Glen Campbell
Favorite Places Los Angeles, Tennessee
Favorite Foods Fried Chicken
Favorite Colors Blue

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. 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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Partner Comparison

NameAgeZodiacOccupationNationality
Tennessee Ernie Ford72 AquariusCountry Musician
American
Beverly Wood79 Virgo
American
Betty Heminger65 Libra

Children

NameGenderBornAgeOther Parent
Jeffrey BucknerMale6th January, 195074 years oldBetty Heminger
Brion LeonardMale3rd September, 195271 years oldBetty Heminger

Filmography

FilmYearCharacterType
Timber Tramps1975Man in Timber Association Meeting (uncredited)Movie
Hee Haw1969TV Show
Here's Lucy1968Ernie EppersonTV Show
Mouse on the Mayflower1968Narrator (voice)TV Movie
Laugh-In1967Guest PerformerTV Show
The Lucy Show1962Homer HigginsTV Show
The Tennessee Ernie Ford Show1962TV Show
The Tennessee Ernie Ford Show1956Koko, Narrator, Sir Joseph PorterTV Show
Corral Cuties1954Tennessee Ernie FordShort Film
Make Room for Daddy1953Kentucky CalTV Show
Man in the Saddle1951Wrangler (uncredited)Movie
I Love Lucy1951Cousin ErnieTV Show
The Best Years of Our Lives1946Hillbilly Singer (uncredited), NightclubMovie
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