[19] His second wife, Beverly Wood Ford (19212001), died 10 years after Ernie; her body was interred with his. In the years after his variety show ended, Mr. Ford appeared occasionally on television specials and toured as a country-music performer. TENNESSEE ERNIE FORD Vinyl Records and CDs Born : February 13, 1919 // Bristol, TN, United States Died : October 17, 1991 // Reston, VA, United States 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. ", "It seems that young marrieds and even high school kids know it," he added. 2 on the, "Colorado Country Morning" peaked at No. He belonged to Allen Chapel AME Church in Washington and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Merle Travis had first recorded it in 1946. Home and birthplace to Bristol native Tennessee Ernie Ford. [16][17], Ford received posthumous recognition for his gospel music contributions by being added to the Gospel Music Association's Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 1994. Mr. Ford sang it in a strong, mournful baritone-bass that lent credibility to such memorable lines as: St. Peter don't you call me 'cause I can't go. I Love Lucy. Find similar music that you'll enjoy, only at Last.fm. The Story of Christmas Tennessee Ernie Ford. 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. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? GREAT NEWS! To differentiate himself, he created the personality of "Tennessee Ernie," a wild, madcap exaggerated hillbilly. Survivors include his wife, Solona T. Moore of Fort Washington; two children, Richard Allen Moore II of Upper Marlboro and Sabrina J. Moore of Fort Washington; two sisters, Albertha M. Smith of Savannah and Myrtis Brown of Compton, Calif.; and a brother, David Moore of Compton. 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He was the third recipient ofThe Minnie Pearl Award, for his lifetime of contributions to both Country and Popular music.On October 18th, 1990, he was inducted in theCountry Music Hall of Fame,And on March 26th, 1984, President Ronald Reagan presented Ernie withThe Presidential Medal of Freedom; the highest honor a sitting President can bestow upon a civilian on behalf of his countryan honor bearing a brief, eloquent Citation on a single page which perhaps best describes this simple man from Tennessee and the enduring legacy he left to America and the world In reality, Ford had extraordinary flexibility and range, so much so that some employers and potential employers in radio were astonished to learn that they were drawing on the services of a vast array of "characters" and personas -- he could speak and sing in a magnificent, full-bodied baritone that would have been the envy of many an operatic singer, but he had an array of twangy, Southern- (and distinctly rustic Southern) inflected voices that he used, along with catch phrases that quickly got picked up by his listening audience, in Pasadena and Los Angeles. We provide a variety of service offerings designed to meet your family's customs and traditions, including: Traditional funerals. 2023 OLDIES.com and its affiliates and partner companies. On October 17, 1991-36 years to the day after the release ofSixteen Tons- the world lost this legendary star. Brion was the very real embodiment of joy for life.. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Tennessee Ernie Ford s lifetime: Thursday, February 13th, 1919 to Thursday, October 17th, 1991, was 26,544 days, equaling 3,792 weeks exactly. "It's great music," Mr. Ford said in a 1990 interview with the Associated Press. Throughout his legendary careerspanning over 50 years, Ernie Ford's early successes as a radio personality led to his signing with Capitol Records in 1949. He spent a lot of his time in his early years listening to country or western musicians, in person or on the radio. Eleanor Perry Woolnough, 69, an Arlington real estate agent who was a member of the Northern Virginia Board of Realtors, died of cancer Oct. 14 at her home in Arlington. Resend Activation Email. : Born : February 13, 1919 // Bristol, TN, United States Died : October 17, 1991 // Reston, VA, United States Tennessee Ernie Ford, was a pioneering U.S. recording artist and television host who enjoyed success in . He can be reached at features@bristolnews.com. Tennessee Ernie Ford Song list Just As I Am, Without One Plea (1835) Sixteen Tons (1955) More Songfacts: Station to Station David Bowie David Bowie's "Station to Station" is over 10 minutes long. Failed to report flower. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. 20,498 listeners The Essential Marty Robbins 1951-1982 Marty Robbins 24,458 listeners Show more Shoutbox About This Artist Tennessee Ernie Ford 203,262 listeners Ernest Jennings Ford (February 13, 1919 - October 17, 1991) known professionally as Tennessee Ernie Ford, was an American country and gospel singer and radio and television host. He was born in Bristol, Tennessee, sang in the school choirs and played the trombone in the band. He also made numerous guest appearances on I Love Lucy and other TV shows and became a fixture on television. Mr. Ford took the song that Merle Travis had written and recorded in 1947 and sang it over what he called "a semi-rock-and-roll background." You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Why Baby Why 5. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. From 1956 to 1965 he was a primetime network television host, making "Bless your little pea-pickin' hearts" a household catch phrase and providing powerful exposure for Ford's increasingly middle-of-the-road music. Roger T. Boggs III, 44, an examination clerk with the Federal Aviation Administration at Dulles International Airport, died Oct. 12 while driving on Interstate 70 near Terre Haute, Ind. Jesus welcomed Ramona Chapman into his arms Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. Later he worked at radio stations in Atlanta and Knoxville, Tenn. During World War II, he served in the Army Air Forces. Tennessee Ernie Ford Remembered for 'Homespun Humor,' Patriotism October 22, 1991 PALO ALTO, Calif. (AP) _ Friends, musicians and Air Force buddies of Tennessee Ernie Ford packed a church to pay final tribute to the performer. From 1962 to 1965, Ford hosted a daytime talk/variety show, The Tennessee Ernie Ford Show (later known as Hello, Peapickers) from KGO-TV in San Francisco, broadcast over the ABC television network. Geni requires JavaScript! Ford has been awarded three stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, for radio, records and television. ", To place an order or for customer service, call toll-free. Keep supporting great journalism by turning off your ad blocker. In high school he sang in school stage productions and in a glee club, and he spent so much of his spare time at the local radio station, WOPI, that after his high school graduation in 1937 he was hired as a disc jockey. And over his long career, Ford's popularity and recognition transcended country music. Occasionally they also babysat the Ford boys. Ford subsequently hosted his own prime-time variety program, The Ford Show, which ran on NBC television from October 4, 1956, to June 29, 1961. Ford scored an unexpected hit on the pop chart in 1955 with his rendering of "Sixteen Tons", a sparsely arranged coal-miner's lament. Ernest Jennings Ford was born on Feb. 13, 1919, in Bristol, Tenn. As a child he entertained at family gatherings and sang in the Methodist Church choir. Tennessee Ernie Ford. When Mr. Ford toured the Soviet Union in 1974, he found that many of his audiences knew the song, although they were unaware that he was the singer who made it popular. In 1947 he also made the acquaintance of Cliffie Stone, a musician, announcer, and producer who was rapidly becoming one of the most influential figures in country music on the West Coast. Her marriage to James Hill ended in divorce. Another day older and deeper in debt. Death. Tennessee Ernie Ford Ernest Jennings Ford :: a biography Born Ernest Jennings Ford on February 13th, 1919 in Bristol, Tennessee, Tennessee Ernie Ford has made an indelible impact on America and the world through his unparalleled accomplishments in radio, records and television. At the time of his death from liver failure in the fall of 1991, he remained a much-loved figure far beyond the boundaries of the country music audience. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Ernie Ford (3806)? Year should not be greater than current year. Catapulted to international fameon the strength of a string of top-ten singles, includingMule Train, and his unforgettable duet with Kay Starr,I'll Never Be Free, Ernie quickly caught the attention of both Madison Avenue and television's earliest movers and shakers, including Lucille Ball. Today,forty seven yearsafter his now-legendary 1954 national debut onI Love Lucy,Cousin Ernieremains one of classic television's most enduring characters. "Americais a nation richer in spirit because ofTennesseeErnie Ford", 2020by TEF Enterprises, LP. By 1939, he'd moved to Cincinnati, OH, and was studying at that city's Conservatory of Music. In 1956 Mr. Ford was hired by NBC-TV to be the host of "The Ford Show" on Thursday nights. Brion was an accomplished singer, Buck Ford said. ; . 76, White House, Tenn. (615) 672-5000. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. bottom of page He was born on February 13th, 1919. All rights reserved. In recent years he had lived in Portola Valley, Calif. His first wife, the former Betty Hemminger, whom he married in 1942, died in 1989. RadiOzark produced 260 15-minute episodes of The Tennessee Ernie Show on transcription disks for national radio syndication. Composer, singer and author, educated at the Cincinnati Conservatory. He also contributed to movies as a singer. CD: $9.62. The Tennessee Ernie Show (The 1953 Radio Shows), Volume Two. With Ford's snapping fingers[11][12] and a unique clarinet-driven pop arrangement by Ford's music director, Jack Fascinato, "Sixteen Tons" spent ten weeks at number one on the country chart and seven weeks at number one on the pop chart. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. In 1938, the young bass-baritone left the station and went to study classical music at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music in Ohio. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/3806/ernie-ford. Ford insisted on ending with a hymn on his own show despite objections from network officials and the ad agency representing Ford, who feared it might provoke controversy. You could sense Jeffrey Buckner Buck Ford smiling through the phone Monday from nearly 3,000 miles away in Los Angeles at the mention of his little brother, Brion. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Oops, something didn't work. He continued performing into his 70s dying a few days after a visit to the White House in 1991. Mr. Schoepe moved to the Washington area after the war, and he went to work at the State Department about 1950. Known professionally as Tennessee Ernie Ford, he began his rise to fame in1948 with Capital Records. In 1939, he left the station to pursue classical music and voice at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music in Ohio. Carl Joseph Schoepe, 67, a retired official of the Central Intelligence Agency who had been a Foreign Service officer in the State Department, died of heart ailments Oct. 6 at his home in Cocoa Beach, Fla. A former resident of Vienna, Mr. Schoepe was born in Cleveland. Five singles had been released by late 1949, including "Tennessee Border" and "Smokey Mountain Boogie" (both Top Ten) and his first number one single, "Mule Train." Love is not easily put into words, and she was the "Love" of our lives! . Try again later. Singer. His zodiac sign is Aquarius. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. One year later, on Thursday night,October 4th, 1956, the result of that search aired coast-to-coast with the network's broadcast premiere ofThe Ford Show StarringTennesseeErnie Ford. . Ford was a gifted singer with a particular flair for comic material, and he was a huge commercial success in the 1950s and 1960s. She later became a legal secretary, and she worked for the Washington law firm of Cushman Darby & Cushman in the late 1960s, when she moved to San Diego. He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1984, and was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1990. [3] He was also a bombing instructor at George Air Force Base, in Victorville, California. That little one, he was the one you had to watch. This is a carousel with slides. His last interview was taped on September 23, 1991, by his long-time friend Dinah Shore for her TV show, and was later aired on December 4 that year. He was taken ill at Dulles International Airport Sept. 28 while awaiting a flight to San Francisco, after attending a state dinner at the White House. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. To use this feature, use a newer browser. There is a problem with your email/password. It lends itself to solos, choral work and great orchestration.". All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. He recorded more than 80 albums during his singing career and sold more than 24 million albums of his gospel music. Father of Private and Brian Leonard Ford Ford would have turned 94 years old today. While at KXLA, Mr. Ford met Cliffie Stone, a veteran performer and star of his own Los Angeles television show, "Hometown Jamboree." It reflected experiences of the Travis family in the mines at Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. Ramona Chapman. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. His talent wasn't dormant during this period, and he was able to participate in various special services entertainment programs. It would earn him the distinction of almost single-handedly bringing inspirational music into the mainstream of American entertainmentan enduring legacy of the lasting impact that one man's expression of faith can have on millions of people. She moved to the Washington area as a child and grew up in Laurel. His most enduring album of the decade, however, was Ernie Sings & Glen Picks, released in 1975; cut with Glen Campbell, it was similar to Country Hits - Feelin' Blue from 12 years before as a stripped-down country effort, and it not only sold well at the time but found a new audience as a CD in the 1990s. With the release of "Sixteen Tons," his popularity increased to the point where NBC put him on prime time. 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