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Tennessee Ernie Ford
(1919-1991)
American musician and television host
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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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Born Ernest Jennings Ford
13 February 1919
Bristol, Tennessee, USA
Died
17 October 1991 (aged 72)
Reston, Virginia, USA
Zodiac Aquarius
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    Jeffrey Buckner info 1st child with Betty Heminger Male b. 6 Jan 1950 Age: 75 1950- Celebrity Baby
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    Brion Leonard info 2nd child with Betty Heminger Male b. 3 Sep 1952 Age: 72 1952- Celebrity Baby
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