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Tennessee Ernie Ford was an American singer known for his deep baritone voice and contributions to country and gospel music. Born in Bristol, Tennessee, he began his career as a radio announcer before signing with Capitol Records in 1949. His biggest hit, "Sixteen Tons," released in 1955, became an international phenomenon. Ford was also a pioneer in bringing gospel music into the mainstream with albums like "Hymns" in 1956. Throughout his career, he sold over 400 million records and received accolades including the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1984 and induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1990. The products available from the artist Tennessee Ernie Ford include CDs.
