Amazing Grace: 14 Treasured Hymns Show Gaither Music Group / 2014 / Compact disc In Stock Stock No: WWCD97717 Product Description▼▲ Known for his unmistakable booming voice, American legend Tennessee Ernie Ford makes old favorites ring with passion and power! Amazing Grace: 14 Treasured Hymns features "Peace In The Valley," "What A Friend We Have In Jesus," "The Old Rugged Cross," "Sweet Hour of Prayer," and more. Product Information▼▲
Author/Artist Review▼▲ TracklistSimilar AlbumsAbout This ArtistTennessee Ernie Ford211,398 listeners Related TagsErnest 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. Today, he is best remembered for his hit recording of "Sixteen Tons". Born in Bristol, Tennessee, to Clarence Thomas Ford and Maud Long, Ford began his radio career as an announcer at station WOPI in Bristol, leaving in 1939 to study classical music and voice at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. 1st Lieut. Ford served in World War II as the bombardier on a B-29 Superfortress flying missions ov… read more 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. Today, he … read more 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. Today, he is best remembered for his hit recording of &q… read more View full artist profile Similar ArtistsView all similar artists
What is Tennessee Ernie Ford's most famous song?Tennessee Ernie Ford wasn't the first to record 'Sixteen Tons,' but he made it his signature song in 1955, and the title track of an album released in 1960. Tennessee Ernie Ford wasn't the first artist to record “Sixteen Tons,” but he made it his signature.
Who sang 16 tons first?“Sixteen Tons” is a popular song about the hardships faced by coal miners that was first written and recorded by Merle Travis in 1946, and then subsequently performed by many others, including Tennessee Ernie Ford, The Weavers, and Johnny Cash (accompanying video).
Was Tennessee Ernie Ford a member of the Grand Ole Opry?He 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 continued recording into the 1970s.
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