Tennessee Ernie Ford, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Tennessee Ernie Ford

American recording artist and television host

Date of Birth: 13-Feb-1919

Place of Birth: Bristol, Tennessee, United States

Date of Death: 17-Oct-1991

Profession: actor, singer, songwriter, television presenter, voice actor, radio personality, television actor

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

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 his version of "Sixteen Tons".