Tennessee Ernie Ford

Quick Facts

Full Name	Tennessee Ernie Ford
Occupation	Country Singer
Date Of Birth	Feb 13, 1919(1919-02-13)
Age	105
Date Of Death	1991-10-17
Birthplace	Bristol
Country	United States
Birth City	Tennessee
Horoscope	Aquarius

Tennessee Ernie Ford Biography

Tennessee Ernie Ford is one of the most popular and richest Country Singer who was born on February 13, 1919 in Bristol, Tennessee, United States. Singer from gospel, pop and Western genres, who released the smash hit track “Sixteen Tons” in 1955. He’s got 3 Hollywood Walk of Fame stars for his work in television, radio and record sales.

“Sixteen Tons” was a cover of the “Sixteen Tons” was a cover of a Merle Travis song, originally recorded in 1946. track, first recorded in 1946.

He was married to Betty Heminger on September 18 1942. He then got married again with Beverly Wood on June 11 1989. The couple had twins, Jeffrey as well as Brion.

Tennessee Ernie Ford Net Worth

Tennessee Ernie Ford is one of the richest Country Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Tennessee Ernie Ford 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a student at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music for classical singing. Also, he flew mission flights over Japan throughout World War II in a B-29.

The recordings Hymns along with Star Carols were both Platinum-certified.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Tennessee Ernie Ford height 6 ft 1 in Tennessee weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Tennessee Ernie Ford Dating?

According to our records, Tennessee Ernie Ford married to Beverly Wood Ford , Betty Heminger. As of December 1, 2023, Tennessee Ernie Ford’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Tennessee Ranked on the list of most popular Country Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Tennessee Ernie Ford celebrates birthday on February 13 of every year.

Top Facts about Tennessee Ernie Ford

1. Tennessee Ernie Ford was born on February 13, 1919.
2. He had a successful career as a country and gospel singer.
3. His hit song “Sixteen Tons” sold over 20 million copies.
4. Ford hosted his own TV show, “The Ford Show,” from 1956-1961.
5. He won three Grammy Awards throughout his career.
6. Ford passed away on October 17, 1991 at the age of 72.
7. He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1990.
8. Ford served in World War II as a bombardier for the US Army Air Forces.
9. He recorded over 80 albums during his lifetime.
10. In addition to music and television, he also acted in films and on stage productions.

What is Tennessee Ernie Ford famous for?

Tennessee Ernie Ford, 72, the country and western singer who was best known for his recordings of gospel hymns and the coal mining ballad “Sixteen Tons,” died of liver ailments Oct. 17 at Reston Hospital.

Was Tennessee Ernie Ford in the military?

Ford was working as an announcer and disc jockey at a Knoxville, Tennessee, radio station when the United States entered World War II in 1941. He enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps and served as a bombardier and flight instructor.

Is Tennessee Ernie Ford alive?

October 17, 1991

Where is Tennessee Ernie Ford from?

Bristol, TN

What does I owe my soul to the company store mean?

This and the line “I owe my soul to the company store” are a reference to the truck system and to debt bondage. Under this scrip system, workers were not paid cash; rather they were paid with non-transferable credit vouchers that could be exchanged only for goods sold at the company store.