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My Take
Tennessee Ernie Ford had one of those voices that commands a room before he sings a word. That rich bass-baritone, paired with his easy down-home humor, let him move between country, pop and gospel without ever sounding like a tourist. "Sixteen Tons" alone captures the weariness of working life better than most novels manage. A Presidential Medal of Freedom and multiple hall-of-fame honors confirm the stature, but what stays with me is the warmth and sincerity underneath the showmanship. He passed in 1991, yet that voice still feels like an old friend, and to me he remains the quintessential dignified American entertainer.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tennessee Ernie Ford
- Name (Japanese)
- テネシー・アーニー・フォード
- Reading
- てねしー・あーにー・ふぉーど
- Born
- February 13, 1919 – October 17, 1991
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Goat
- Origin
- Bristol, Tennessee, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- singer / television presenter / actor / voice actor / television actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Bristol Tennessee High School
- University
- University of Cincinnati – College-Conservatory of Music
Awards & achievements
- Gospel Music Hall of Fame
- Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
- 1984 Presidential Medal of Freedom
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.ernieford.com/
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tennessee%20Ernie%20Ford
Frequently asked questions
When was Tennessee Ernie Ford born?
February 13, 1919 – October 17, 1991.
Where is Tennessee Ernie Ford from?
Tennessee Ernie Ford is from Bristol, Tennessee, United States.
What does Tennessee Ernie Ford do?
Tennessee Ernie Ford works as singer, television presenter, actor, voice actor, television actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.