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Ernest Jennings Ford (February 13, 1919 – October 17, 1991), better known by the stage name Tennessee Ernie Ford, was a pioneering U.S. recording artist and television host who enjoyed success in the country & western, pop, and gospel musical genres.
Born in Bristol, Tennessee, Ford began his radio career as an announcer at station WOPI in Bristol, leaving in 1939 to study classical music and voice at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. 1st Lieut. Ford served in World War II as the bombardier on a B-29 Superfortress flying missions over Japan. After the war, Ford worked at radio stations in San Bernardino and Pasadena, Calif. In San Bernardino, hired as a radio announcer, Ernest J. Ford did the news and general announcing. He was assigned the job of hosting an early morning country music disc jockey program titled “Bar Nothin’ Ranch.” To differentiate himself, he created the personality of “Tennessee Ernie,” a wild, madcap exaggerated hillbilly. He became popular in the area and was soon hired away by Pasadena’s KXLA radio.
At KXLA he continued doing the same show and also joined the cast of Cliffie Stone’s popular live KXLA country show “Dinner Bell Roundup” as a vocalist while still doing the early morning broadcast. Stone, a part-time talent scout for Capitol Records, brought him to the attention of the label. In 1949, while still doing his morning show, he signed a contract with Capitol. He also became a local TV star as the star of Stone’s popular Southern California “Hometown Jamboree” TV show. He released almost 50 country singles through the early 1950s, several of which made the charts.
Born in Bristol, Tennessee, Ford began his radio career as an announcer at station WOPI in Bristol, leaving in 1939 to study classical music and voice at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. 1st Lieut. Ford served in World War II as the bombardier on a B-29 Superfortress flying missions over Japan. After the war, Ford worked at radio stations in San Bernardino and Pasadena, Calif. In San Bernardino, hired as a radio announcer, Ernest J. Ford did the news and general announcing. He was assigned the job of hosting an early morning country music disc jockey program titled “Bar Nothin’ Ranch.” To differentiate himself, he created the personality of “Tennessee Ernie,” a wild, madcap exaggerated hillbilly. He became popular in the area and was soon hired away by Pasadena’s KXLA radio.
At KXLA he continued doing the same show and also joined the cast of Cliffie Stone’s popular live KXLA country show “Dinner Bell Roundup” as a vocalist while still doing the early morning broadcast. Stone, a part-time talent scout for Capitol Records, brought him to the attention of the label. In 1949, while still doing his morning show, he signed a contract with Capitol. He also became a local TV star as the star of Stone’s popular Southern California “Hometown Jamboree” TV show. He released almost 50 country singles through the early 1950s, several of which made the charts.
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new pics
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Just discovered 16 tons thanks to an episode of Mad Men. Awsome.
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J_RoMoozeek wrote:
I never realized how awesome Cousin Ernie was, having only heard ''16 Tons". " Shot Gun Boogie" rocks.
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razor851 wrote:
Hardcore.
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Ah! Tennessee Ernie! What a voice! Can't believe I'd forgotten about him because he is one of my all-time favorites. This is why I love last.fm!
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16 tons rules.....ya load
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I luv this. His baritone to the words
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16 tons!
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wow, better stuff than expected. kind of lucky strike
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awwww. nobody seems to listen to the Milk 'Em In The Morning Blues. that's a shame.
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woah the Sings Songs of the Civil War album is awesome! great voice to ^^
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Great Boogie Man ,Shot gun boogie and Rock city boogie.
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WordMagician wrote:
woah.. this guy was real? I saw him on I Love Lucy (best tv show of all time).
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timrouen wrote:
I got one fist of iron and the other of steel And if the right one don't get ya, the left one will.
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Pigalle wrote:
If you see me coming better step aside. Lot of men didn't, lot of men died.
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