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
Type | Total | Longest | Average | Shortest |
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Married | 2 |
47 years, 6 months
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24 years, 11 months
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2 years, 5 months
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Total | 2 |
47 years, 6 months
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24 years, 11 months
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2 years, 5 months
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Details
First Name |
Tennessee
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Middle Name |
Ernie
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Last Name |
Ford
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Full Name at Birth |
Ernest Jennings Ford
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Birthday |
13th February, 1919
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Birthplace |
Bristol, Tennessee, USA
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Died |
17th October, 1991
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Place of Death |
Reston, Virginia, USA
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Cause of Death |
Liver Disease
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Buried |
Alta Mesa Memorial Park, Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California, USA
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Height |
6' 1" (185 cm)
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Build |
Average
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Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
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Hair Color |
Brown - Dark
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Distinctive Feature |
Thin mustach
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Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius
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Sexuality |
Straight
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Religion |
Methodist
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Ethnicity |
White
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Nationality |
American
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Occupation Text |
Singer, actor
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Occupation |
Country Musician
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Claim to Fame |
16 Tons
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Music Genre (Text) |
Country & Western, Pop, Gospel, Country, rockabilly
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Music Genre |
Country, Religious
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Year(s) Active |
1949 - 1991, 1949–1991
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Music Style |
Gospel, Traditional Country, Country-Folk, Nashville Sound/Countrypolitan, Country Gospel, Country Boogie, Religious
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Music Mood |
Earnest, Refined/Mannered, Rollicking, Reflective, Organic, Cheerful, Spiritual, Reverent, Fun, Amiable/Good-Natured, Laid-Back/Mellow, Gentle, Sentimental, Freewheeling, Reserved
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Instrument |
Vocals
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Instrument (text) |
Vocals, Guitar, Violin, acoustic guitar, harmonica, piano
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Record Label |
Capitol Records, Word Records
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Associated Acts |
Eddy Arnold, Dean Martin, Glen Campbell
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Favorite Places |
Los Angeles, Tennessee
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Favorite Foods |
Fried Chicken
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Favorite Colors |
Blue
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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. 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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