World & Nation
Country singer Tennessee Ernie Ford was reported in critical condition in a Reston, Va., hospital, suffering from what his son described as an advanced liver ailment.
Oct. 5, 1991
Archives
It’s been a few weeks since Tennessee Ernie Ford was elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame, but he says he still hasn’t come out of the clouds.
Nov. 29, 1990
Music
Tennessee Ernie Ford, the beloved pop and gospel balladeer whose recording of “Sixteen Tons” became a mantra for the blue-collar workers of the world, died Thursday.
Oct. 18, 1991
Tennessee Ernie Ford and George Jones top the latest list of nominees for the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Aug. 3, 1990
Entertainment & Arts
He discovered a star--Tennessee Ernie Ford--and has his own on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
March 6, 1992
Cliffie Stone, the eclectic producer, performer and Pygmalion who gave the world such stars as Tennessee Ernie Ford and earned the nickname “Mr.
Jan. 21, 1998
John F. Kraus, 79, a Grammy-winning recording engineer and manager for Capitol Records.
Dec. 5, 1996
California
Wendell Niles, a veteran radio and television announcer who worked with such performers as Bob Hope, George Burns and Milton Berle, has died at his San Fernando Valley home.
March 31, 1994
This singer-songwriter-guitarist from Austin is two-thirds of a real find.
Jan. 6, 1994
Country singer Molly Bee dies at 69
Feb. 11, 2009