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. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. This browser does not support getting your location. English He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1984, and was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1990. Then, in September of 1955, Ford Motor Company announced it would be sponsoring its own prime-time variety show on NBC, and the search for a star to host the show was on. Make Room for Daddy. [9] He became a household name in the U.S., largely as a result of his portrayal in 1954 of the 'country bumpkin', "Cousin Ernie", in three episodes of I Love Lucy. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/3806/ernie-ford. Composer, singer and author, educated at the Cincinnati Conservatory. 17 Oct 1991 (aged 72) Reston, Fairfax County, Virginia, USA. 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. Family members linked to this person will appear here. 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Drag images here or select from your computer for Ernie Tennessee Ernie Ford memorial. cemeteries found in Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. In 1939, he left the station to pursue classical music and voice at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music in Ohio. 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. He returned for the announcing job in 1939 and did it from 1939 to 1941 in stations from Atlanta to Knoxville. His last appearance in the charts was 1965. A collection of past stories on Bristol, Tennessee, native Tennessee Ernie Ford. Capitol Rarities 1950-1953. American recording artist and television host Tennessee Ernie Ford became a staple on the Grand Ole Opry and had many crossover hits, including "Sixteen Tons" and "Ballad of Davy Crockett." He later switched his emphasis to gospel music; his 1957 album Hymns enjoyed great success. 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 Call Us Springfield:(615) 384-1000 Pleasant View:(615) 746-4433 White House:(615) 672-5000 Green Brier:(615) 643-4000 About Us Locations Contact Us Call Us On many of these programs, he was billed simply as "Tennessee Ernie," owing to the fact that producers felt that using his last name would promote a car company that wasn't necessarily a sponsor. In the late 1970s, as a CAF colonel, Ford recorded the organization's theme song "Ballad of the Ghost Squadron". "It caught on to every working man in the world, I guess.". 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", To place an order or for customer service, call toll-free. We have set your language to Ford had a successful career in the 1950s and 1960s, and was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1991. My Christmas Favorites Ford, Tennessee Ernie (See all 72 albums) Songs . To differentiate himself, he created the personality of "Tennessee Ernie," a wild, madcap exaggerated hillbilly. Ford eventually ended his KXLA morning show and in the early 1950s, moved on from Hometown Jamboree. Try again later. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Welcome to E.H. Ford Mortuary, proudly serving the Memphis, Tennessee area. CD: $9.98. In 1956 Mr. Ford was hired by NBC-TV to be the host of "The Ford Show" on Thursday nights. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. A Worldwide Hit, Among Mr. Ford's most successful recordings were "Mule Train," "Smoky Mountain Boogie," "Shotgun Boogie, "I'll Never Be Free," "River of No Return," "The Ballad of Davy Crockett," "The Lusty Land," "Hogtied Over You," "Kiss Me Big," and "Softly and Tenderly. Our experienced and compassionate staff of funeral directors help families celebrate life with dignity and respect. Her marriage to Marion Joseph Perry ended in divorce. After the war he worked briefly at radio stations in San Bernardino, Calif. and Reno, Nev., then in 1948 was hired as a hillbilly disc jockey and newscaster at station KXLA in Pasadena, Calif. His first gospel album, Hymns (1956), became the first religious album to go gold, while his second gospel album, Great Gospel Songs, earned him a Grammy. Brion was full of mischief., There was an indefatigable sense of life in Brion, Buck Ford said. Mr. Schoepe moved to the Washington area after the war, and he went to work at the State Department about 1950. Sixteen Tons (15 tracks), currently priced at $14.07 with free shipping offers three new tracks, Catfish Boogie, PHILADELPHIA LAWYER and Everybody's Got A Girl But Me. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. This is a digitized version of an article from The Timess print archive, before the start of online publication in 1996. Man in the Saddle. 2020 by TEF Enterprises, LP. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. In 1965, he had his last major chart entry with the Top Ten single "Hicktown," but he continued to record gospel music and the occasional country album over the next two decades, interspersed with an album of patriotic songs in 1970 and a folk album the following year. Later he worked at radio stations in Atlanta and Knoxville, Tenn. During World War II, he served in the Army Air Forces. 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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. Hey, Good Lookin' 2. Death. You can cancel at any time. 3 Copy quote. But today, Tennessee Ernie Ford remains one of the most popular and beloved entertainersAmericaand the world have ever known. He continued performing into his 70s dying a few days after a visit to the White House in 1991. 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. While at KXLA, Mr. Ford met Cliffie Stone, a veteran performer and star of his own Los Angeles television show, "Hometown Jamboree." TENNESSEE ERNIE FORD - SONGS OF THE CIVIL WAR NEW CD (4) $26.08 Was: $38.99 Free shipping Only 3 left Tennessee Ernie Ford - The Inspiring Hymns Of Tennessee Ernie Ford - Capitol Spe $4.99 0 bids $4.16 shipping 3d 18h or Best Offer Tennessee Ernie Ford Sings 22 Favorite Hymns CD $3.99 $3.49 shipping Tennessee Ernie Ford - Greatest Hits (3) $5.99 You have chosen this person to be their own family member. 1959. He began using the term during his disc jockey days on KXLA.[2][14]. A native of Savannah, Ga., he was a graduate of Savannah State College and did graduate work at Yale and Howard universities. He possessed a tremendous amount of emotion and range as a singer.. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. He is preceded in death by: his Father, Franklin D. Ford; two. Make sure that the file is a photo. He was born Ernest Jennings Ford on February 13, 1919 in Bristol, Tennessee to Clarence Thomas Ford and Maud Long. Find similar music that you'll enjoy, only at Last.fm. He was 72 years old and lived in Portola Valley, near Palo Alto, Calif. Mr. Ford became ill at Dulles International Airport on Sept. 28 and was taken to Reston Hospital. Richard Allen Moore, 59, a retired supervisory chemist with the Drug Enforcement Administration who was a chemist with the Prince George's County police department, died of cancer Oct. 13 at George Washington University Hospital. He was born in Bristol, Tennessee, sang in the school choirs and played the trombone in the band. He sang at the Grand Ole Opry in 1950, and in 1953 he became the first country singer to appear at London's prestigious Palladium. Learn more about managing a memorial . : 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 1950s loved Tennessee Ernie. 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. Ford had two Top Ten country hits in 1955 with "The Ballad of Davy Crockett" and his biggest success, "Sixteen Tons," which spent ten weeks at number one on the country charts and eight weeks at number one on the pop charts. Ford scored an unexpected hit on the pop chart in 1955 with his rendering of "Sixteen Tons", a sparsely arranged coal-miner's lament. He served in the Army Air Forces in the South Pacific during World War II. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. The show was rated among the Top 10 in 1957. Oops, something didn't work. GREAT NEWS! ", His rich bass-baritone, personable drawl, ingratiating smile and unhurried manner made him a popular network television star in the 1950's and 60's. 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. To differentiate himself, he created the personality of "Tennessee Ernie", a wild, madcap, exaggerated hillbilly. His "Great Gospel Songs" LP with The Jordanaires was 1964's Grammy winner forBest Inspirational Recording; the fourth Grammy to ever be awarded in that category. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. He became popular in the area and was soon hired away by Pasadena's KXLA radio. A duet with Ella Mae Morse, "False Hearted Girl" was a top seller for the Capitol Country and Hillbilly division.[8]. Why Baby Why 5. 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. In 1937 he began his career at WOPI Radio in Bristol. Tennessee Ernie Ford. Even more astonishingmore than40 millionof that number represents the body of work he became best known forgospel, hymns and spirituals. Mr. Doney was born in Chinook, Mont. 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Love is not easily put into words, and she was the "Love" of our lives! 85 on the. He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1984 and was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1990. Today,forty seven yearsafter his now-legendary 1954 national debut onI Love Lucy,Cousin Ernieremains one of classic television's most enduring characters. In November of 1963 -seven years after its release-Hymnswas recognized by the label's Alan Livingston, as the largest-selling LP ever recorded by a Capitol artist. All rights reserved. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Birth. There is a problem with your email/password. He later switched his emphasis to gospel music; his 1957 album Hymns enjoyed great success. At the time of his birth, Tennessee Ernie Ford was given the name Ernest Jennings Ford. He served with the Air Force in Labrador during the Korean War. based on information from your browser. Born Ernest Jennings Fordon 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. On October 17, 1991-36 years to the day after the release ofSixteen Tons- the world lost this legendary star. These performances only helped him maintain and broaden crossover appeal, and at the same time he was a downright ubiquitous figure on country music variety shows of the period, including the Old American Barn Dance. The mustached, six-foot-tall host was informal and friendly, and ended each show with a hymn. Men, Steps, Egotism. Love is not easily put into words, and she was the "Love" of our lives! Growing up in Bristol, Ford also pursued his radio personality from the same place. "Americais a nation richer in spirit because ofTennesseeErnie Ford", 2020by TEF Enterprises, LP. 76, White House, Tenn. (615) 672-5000. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. [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. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. He had chart topping singles covering a span of 17 years. Illinois a amp in it in i is Iwlew lasday and 43 my to stations Starlight Box office open 6 30 f1&Quot stat is it Tupik t0niiri Kiuei it Nite t _ t the entire Carload for $1 Chariton Robert Heston a Young Nicole Maurey wednesday thursday to Wancye was with Tho sick i Carl . And all of these activities serve to illustrate Ford's extraordinary range as a singer and performer, of music and comedy, and an appeal that cut across regional and cultural -- and even national -- lines. By 1939, he'd moved to Cincinnati, OH, and was studying at that city's Conservatory of Music. His talent wasn't dormant during this period, and he was able to participate in various special services entertainment programs. Ford, who died Thursday at age 72, was given a military. Some years ago, Bibee and her late husband, Charles Oakley, kept house for the Fords at their home in California while they vacationed in Hawaii. Failed to report flower. Ford has been awarded three stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, for radio, records and television. 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. Bristol, Tenn., native Dorothy Bibee, 90, grew up with Ernie Ford and they remained close friends throughout his life. ; . Please enter your email and password to sign in. God Bless The U.S.A. 17. 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. He is an American singer and actor, who is best known for his gospel and country music. 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. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. For the time, it was a bold and powerful statement for a popular entertainer of Ford's stature to be making on live television, especially in the face of the initial objections from Madison Avenue and the network. ", "It seems that young marrieds and even high school kids know it," he added. Within nine weeks of its release, two million recordings of "Sixteen Tons," had been sold, and it topped the popularity charts throughout the spring of 1956. He appeared at the London Palladium, and made many records. 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. [15], Out of the public eye, Ford and wife Betty contended with serious alcohol problems; Betty had the problem since the 1950s, as well as emotional issues that complicated both their lives and the lives of their sons. We wish we could extend a happy birthday wish to him, but it's been more than 20 years since he died at age 72. RAMONA CHAPMAN OBITUARY. Brion Leonard Ford, youngest son of Bristol, Tenn., native and country music legend Tennessee Ernie Ford, died Friday at his home in White House, Tenn., of lung cancer at age 56. Up On The House-Top/We Wish You A Merry Christmas (Kuji Lo-Fi Flip) Tennessee Ernie Ford & Kuji. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. [5], Ford was married to Betty Heminger from September 18, 1942, until her death on February 26, 1989. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. CD: $113.59. He served in the Marine Corps in the Pacific during World War II. 1951 Sixteen Tons 12 1955 Rock. Mr. Boggs was born in Kansas City, Mo., and moved to the Washington area in 1958. 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. The mouse narrator seen at the beginning of the special, William the Churchmouse, was a caricature of Ford, in keeping with a Rankin/Bass tradition. Although he left his own TV show, he went on other shows like The Dolly Show and on Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters in the early 1980s. It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels 3. RAMONA CHAPMAN OBITUARY. Tennessee Ernie Ford, the homespun television host and country and Western crooner whose 1955 recording of "16 Tons" became one of the biggest-selling records of all time, died yesterday at H. C. A. Reston (Va.) Hospital Center. Tennessee Ernie Ford first charted in 1949. Brion was an accomplished singer, Buck Ford said. Ford's last name allowed the show title to carry a unique double entendre by selling the naming rights to the Ford Motor Company (Ford had no known relation to the Ford family that founded that company). 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The Tennessee Ernie Show (The 1953 Radio Shows), Volume Two. With the release of "Sixteen Tons," his popularity increased to the point where NBC put him on prime time. American Country Musician Tennessee Ernie Ford was born Ernest Jennings Ford on 13th February, 1919 in Bristol, Tennessee, USA and passed away on 17th Oct 1991 Reston, Virginia, USA aged 72. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. It was there that he first took on the name "Tennessee Ernie," which became the focus of his comedic on-air persona, a kind of good-hearted bumpkin who was smarter than he let on and funnier (and more eccentric) than he seemingly knew; in some respects, "Tennessee Ernie" was a bit like some of the more benign rural characters that had been essayed in the movies by Walter Brennan. He donated a once-top-secret Norden bombsight to the CAF's B-29 bomber restoration project. 01 Stand By Me When God Dips His Love In My Heart He Knows What I Need Others What A Friend We Have In Jesus . 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