Tennessee Ernie Ford
Country Singer

Tennessee Ernie Ford Net Worth

Tennessee Ernie Ford was a singer and entertainer born in Bristol, TN on February 13, 1919. He was known for his work in pop, gospel, and Western genres, and his most famous single was "Sixteen Tons" released in 1955. He was honored with three Hollywood Walk of Fame stars for his contributions to radio, television, and records.
Tennessee Ernie Ford is a member of Country Singer

Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day February 13, 1919
Birth Place Bristol, TN
Age 101 YEARS OLD
Died On Oct 17, 1991 (age 72)
Birth Sign Aquarius

💰 Net worth: $14 Million (2024)

About

Singer in pop, gospel, and Western genres who released the hit single "Sixteen Tons" in 1955. He has three Hollywood Walk of Fame stars because of his contributions to radio, television, and records.

Before Fame

He attended Cincinnati Conservatory of Music for classical singing. He also flew missions over Japan during World War II in a B-29.

Trivia

His albums Hymns and Star Carols were both Platinum-certified.

Family Life

He married Betty Heminger on September 18, 1942 and he remarried to Beverly Wood on June 11, 1989. He had two sons named Jeffrey and Brion.

Associated With

"Sixteen Tons" was a cover of a Merle Travis song, originally recorded in 1946.

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