Album: Christmas Favorites by Tennessee Ernie Ford (1999)
Genre: Gospel
Format: Compilation

Description: CEMA Special Markets' My Christmas Favorites is a compilation of ten holiday tunes and Christmas carols Tennessee Ernie Ford recorded for Capitol Records during his long career. Although the recordings span a number of years, the album sounds cohesive, since Ford never really changed his musical style over the years. The result is a thoroughly entertaining holiday album that should appeal to budget-minded Ford fans.

Artist Background: 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 "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 s... Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Gospel movement. Known for Country style.

Music Scene: Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Gospel movement. Known for Country style.

Tags: Gospel, 1990s, Compilation


CEMA Special Markets' My Christmas Favorites is a compilation of ten holiday tunes and Christmas carols Tennessee Ernie Ford recorded for Capitol Records during his long career. Although the recordings span a number of years, the album sounds cohesive, since Ford never really changed his musical style over the years. The result is a thoroughly entertaining holiday album that should appeal to budget-minded Ford fans.

Christmas Favorites

Tennessee Ernie Ford

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