Songs Written by Tennessee Ernie FordTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

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 "Sixteen Tons". == Biography == === Early years === Ford was born in Fordtown, Tennessee, United States, to Maud (née Long) and Clarence... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Tennessee Ernie Ford first charted in 1949 with Smokey Mountain Boogie.The artist placed 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100.On US Country the artist achieved 4 Top‑10s, 1 of which went to number‑one.