Tennessee Ernie Ford was a prominent American singer and television host celebrated for his deep bass-baritone voice and charming humor. His career spanned various musical genres, including country and western, pop, and gospel. Ford is best known for his iconic hits like "Sixteen Tons" and "The Shotgun Boogie," which showcased his unique style and resonated with a wide audience. In addition to his successful music career, he hosted "The Ford Show," a popular prime-time variety program from 1956 to 1961. His contributions to music and entertainment earned him significant recognition, including three stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1984 and was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1990, solidifying his legacy in the industry.
Studio albums
This Lusty Land! - 1956
Hymns - 1956
Spirituals - 1957
Nearer the Cross - 1958
The Star Carol - 1958
Gather 'Round - 1959
A Friend We Have - 1959
Sing a Hymn with Me - 1960
Sixteen Tons - 1960
Sing a Spiritual with Me - 1960
Come to the Fair - 1960
Civil War Songs of the North - 1961
Civil War Songs of the South - 1961
Looks at Love - 1961
Hymns at Home - 1961
Mississippi Showboat - 1962
I Love to Tell the Story - 1962
Book of Favorite Hymns - 1962
Long, Long Ago - 1963
We Gather Together - 1963
Top tracks:Sixteen Tons,
The Shotgun Boogie,
I'll Never Be Free,
The Ballad of Davy Crockett
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