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No political posturing, no soapbox grandstanding. Just genuine, heartfelt gratitude, and sincerity. That is how you accept an award gracefully.

@kindlydude

9 ай бұрын

So humble and sweet! His wife seemed like a real jewel of constant cheer, love, and devotion. His voice was and still is iconic ...Tennessee Ernie Ford so deserved this award!!

2024 here anyone else??❤❤ Miss just regular, inspiring singers who hit you in the feels!! Best of all No Politics, No talking down To us Common People of the World just rightside up, no BS!!!❤❤❤Miss those days never thought wed be going backwards in America, yet here we are😢

These were the Cream of the Crop Gospel Singers way back when. Wish today's were as humble.

@KDaynes43

2 ай бұрын

The Oak Ridge Boys are great singers. Each and every concert they sing gospel songs. It was gospel where they got their start. This year they are on their American Made Farewell Tour

We Love Tennessee Earnie here. His son said he was one of the kindest people on earth!

Lord knows I miss the way our country used to be. This is so heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time.

@trigulga

2 жыл бұрын

couldnt have said it better myself]

@patriciajrs46

Жыл бұрын

Yes it is.

@timmystips3935

Жыл бұрын

Amen to that...

@mustangtoo

Жыл бұрын

Isn’t that the truth! Brought tears to my eyes!

A better class of country singers back then.

@TriLatCommish

3 жыл бұрын

Better class of people...

@WillBravoNotEvil

3 жыл бұрын

Really? Where does tossing Golden for being too old fit into this virtuous landscape?

@wolfalistair5311

3 жыл бұрын

A better class of America, of life

@whutzat

3 жыл бұрын

No "Lil Nas X"

When country was country and the melody came from the heart

@markpascoe7845

3 жыл бұрын

An their voices were instruments!

@markpascoe7845

3 жыл бұрын

An their voices were instruments!

@AdamPaul2222

3 жыл бұрын

Amen

@Quint1836

Жыл бұрын

You mean you dont like computer guitar and auto tune??? Not to mention terrible songs....

@patriciajrs46

Жыл бұрын

Yes, sir!!

Back when country music was country music..... ✝️🇺🇲

Just my 2 cents, but this is what the modern award shows lack, the heart and soul and respect for tradition.

There simply will never be another Tennessee Ernie Ford... the one, the only... such great talent that is sorely missed.

@spidaman0112

3 жыл бұрын

Its like they say. They don't them like that anymore

@cucvfarmer

3 жыл бұрын

He had a very beautiful voice but drank himself to death. He also was a World War 2 pilot who bombed Japan.

@RJ1999x

3 жыл бұрын

@@cucvfarmer why bring that up?

@allenglass3461

3 жыл бұрын

@@cucvfarmer and? We were at war. Of course he bombed Japan. But if memory serves, they started that fight.

@phillipbrown8346

3 жыл бұрын

What a voice he had....TRULY one of the ALL TIME GREATS....

Roy Rogers joining the applause was just icing on the cake.

@HopeKing

3 жыл бұрын

Where was he?!

@ArsPraestigium

3 жыл бұрын

@@HopeKing 3:14

@harrisonmantooth3647

3 жыл бұрын

Then there was Clint Black and Ricky Van Shelton at 2:08 joining in the applause also.

@nickhill8612

3 жыл бұрын

@@harrisonmantooth3647 That's awesome.

@harrisonmantooth3647

3 жыл бұрын

@@nickhill8612 I thought it was. These two gents are among my favorites. Oddly enough, I never followed Tennessee Earnie Ford.

This is music. And respect. Something the new generation knows very little about .

@cut1986

3 жыл бұрын

So heartfelt. This was a tear jerker.

@joeswanson7634

3 жыл бұрын

It would seem the media has given me and the new generation a bad rap but as a 14 very soon to be 15 I love acapella music and alot of older music and I'm trying to help keep it alive . Incase you haven't heard of them you might want to check out home free . There a modern country acapella groupe (they did Elvira with Oak ridge boys ) .

@SD-de4do

Жыл бұрын

Don't you start about our children. They are fighters, just like us. They will work for a fair wage, just like us. That's the spirit of this song and you have picked the WRONG PLACE to insult the generations of the future. 16 tons - spare us the one pound of tongue in your mouth. Dignity has fled from the owners of businesses in too many places - you know it and they know it. This is a reckoning. Or did you forget the years of crap and the retirement-deprived fathers before you? Have you ever heard this song before? And how is it already decades in the making and you didn't pick up the message? The communists weren't the ones making your dad work 16 hours a day - that was your rich neighbor who pocketed the wages. Get a clue man!

@EvaCDeere

Жыл бұрын

I couldn't agree more, that was music, country music to be specific. The Oak Ridge Boys did Tennessee Ernie Ford a great honor when they inducted him into the Country Music Hall of Fame. I just wish they'd still perform on music awards shows.

@kindlydude

9 ай бұрын

Back when country music was still country music and NOT rockn'roll-in down the hill!! @@EvaCDeere

I absolutely love how overjoyed his wife was for him. I grew up listening to Ernie Ford and from everything I've read, he was a great man as well as a great entertainer.

@spidaman0112

2 жыл бұрын

Her excitement is so good. His words for her were good

@patty5645

Жыл бұрын

My momma grew with him in Tennessee. Out

Well now. That was heartfelt and special. A REAL surprise for a change.

This honestly brought me to tears. What a great way to pay tribute to and honor a fantastic legend.

@donaldphilip6517

3 жыл бұрын

Hello dear beautiful lady

@alanm.brashearsr.666

Жыл бұрын

I agree ! As a 69 year old man it did me too ! 👍

And this is how it’s done.. pure class! This makes my heart smile!😃

My goodness man. I haven't seen this since I was 13, and watching it live that night. What in the world happened to country music ? It just disgust me how far it has fallen. 😢

@greg54444

3 жыл бұрын

It is amazing how country music just evaporated into nothing. What gets me from watching this, is that I see Alan Jackson, Clint Black and there are others who have just completely failed to keep country music going. Thinking back to the George Jones' song Who'se gonna fill their shoes? Answer is nobody.

@gracieg7601

3 жыл бұрын

@@browningbelgium2326 yes when george strait and alan Jackson sing Murder on music row they’re right.

@virtualpianoman5175

3 жыл бұрын

@@greg54444 I strongly disagree. Alan has a new album out, Clint still sings. Want to stop fake music? Stop buying their material and quit listening to mainstream radio. Eventually it'll come back around. It did in the 80's with "disco country."

@oldiebutgoodie2554

3 жыл бұрын

The movers and shakers of the industry have a lot to do with who and what gets played! Blame them, not the entertainers!

@Allen-ps6bx

3 жыл бұрын

@@oldiebutgoodie2554 you are so right. It's the Suits in corporate offices deciding what they think the public wants to hear!

And, just like that, I got tears in my eyes and some sniffles. Loved hearing him sing when I was a child and to see this ... broke my little pea-pickin' heart with joy.

I miss real country music so much.

@not2late2game53

3 жыл бұрын

Ya, but my wife came back...and I'll be dog-gone'd... my favorite dog come home too !! [translated to English]

I remember watching this live on TV, and when they went into 16 tons and were all snapping their fingers with the exception of Steve, I remember seeing the other microphone in his hand and thinking to myself “what are they up to?” I quickly realized that Tennessee Ernie Ford was probably wondering the same thing. When he, and millions of others realized just what was happening, it was both magical and emotional. This was a historic night, and the roaring applause from the crowd of peers helped prove why Tennessee Ernie Ford deserved to be a member of such a great honor like this induction.

@kerrybrumley4566

2 жыл бұрын

Grew up listening to this awesome man, singer, and comediannget

God BLESS you TENNESSEE. I GREW UP ON YOUR MUSIC AND OTHERS LIKE YOU. YOUR MUSIC IS STILL APPRECIATED

My eye filled with tears yes they did.

There are songs and there are songs.........and then there is "Sixteen Tons". There are singers and there are singers..... ....and then there is Tennessee Ernie Ford.

@edwardfuchs4616

3 жыл бұрын

Yes!

When they were actual lyrics and Melody in country music

See you on the other side...what a beautiful man So talented and yet so humble..

@nickhill8612

3 жыл бұрын

I know right. Very few people are humble today.

His voice, always makes me smile. Such a classy artist! 🥹❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Tears here!! The Oak Ridge Boys are the perfect group to induct him...they are truly class acts and Tennesee Ernie...you deserved this!!! Love your reaction and Beverly's reaction...this is what true Country Music is all about!

Well deserved, Bravo!👏🏾👏🏾My grandma had his gospel record. Every time I hear him sing; "I am a poor wayfairing stranger", I cry ,and think of those that passed on. He had a beautiful baritone voice.

So cool! Tennessee Ernie Ford frequently played on my parent's stereo when I was growing up, along with Johnny Cash, George Beverly Shea, and Sinatra and the big bands!!

@MarcosBryant-lj8zi

11 ай бұрын

What do you admire most about the Oak Ridge boys

He deserved it a lot. I wasn’t alive for this but he was a true legend.

The Oak Ridge Boys have always been a favorite of mine. I didn't get to watch this on TV in '91. So I really enjoyed seeing this now. Sadly Ernie passed on later that year. I also seen George Jones in the video. It would be nice to know all the names in the audience, to see how many of them have moved on.RIP to all.❤💔😔😥

@highnrising

2 жыл бұрын

I think that's Clint Black behind Ernie at 1:40, Alan Jackson at 2:05, Roy Rogers at 3:16, George Strait and his wife with Ricky Van Shelton behind them in the white hat at 3:32, and George Jones at 3:37.

@nightthornkvala94132

2 жыл бұрын

And the Oak Ridge Boys are continuing the line by joining with the country a cappella group Home Free singing their biggest hit Elvira and sounding wonderful together.

@lindafurr2404

2 жыл бұрын

I saw Roy Rogers and Minnie Pearl.

@philbrown1474

Жыл бұрын

You “seen” him huh? If you’re going to post do it in the English language ok?

Bless his heart. A much-needed recognition and wonderful singer and gentleman. You are missed. 🙏❤

Oh how I wish I could have been there for that one! “Tennessee Ernie” Ford is a National Treasure! 👍❤️🇺🇸

I'm old enough to remember Ernie in his prime -- I knew he was in the hall of Fame, but I did not know how they told him. A nice surprise to be sure.

AWESOME! And bless his pea pickin' heart. 🥰

Tennessee Ernie was always my favorite! Love him. The greatest ever!

I remember as a kid my whole family would watch his show. He was on the radio everywhere, movie stars wanted to be on his show, he would be a “Special Guest Star” on ALL TV shows during that time, He was HUGE !! I can still here his voice whenever I hear the name of his songs. What a wonderful man !

@Duke_of_Prunes

3 жыл бұрын

I remember Tennessee Earnie Ford on at least one episode of Lucie -- he was her cousin in the show!

@TheSharron

3 жыл бұрын

@@Duke_of_Prunes Yes...he was on 3 I Love Lucy,shows.The first one is when he showed up on their doorstep and the second one was where they were thinking of ways to evict him.(which they finally did)And the third one was when they stopped in Tennessee,on their way to California. He helped the group get out of jail,by saying he would marry one of the judges twin daughters...Teensy & Weensy.

I loved watching Tennessee Ernie Ford on the I Love Lucy show

Her delight in the way they chose to include and honor him was so moving!

He had a beautiful voices and he was very funny on I Love Lucy

I just had to watch this twice! What a surprise and his wife was so excited for him!

I remember seeing this live; I cried then as I am now. Such a kind, talented and gentle soul

@MarcosBryant-lj8zi

11 ай бұрын

What do you admire most about the Oak Ridge boys

Back when country music was country music. Good music preformed by artists with actual talent. Good people and good times.

I remember when this awards show aired. It still looks and sounds as good as it did then. This man is really great. He is definitely one of a kind. This event was very touching the night that it aired on tv 30 years ago. This brought back a lot of pleasant and touching memories

WHAT A VOICE HE HAD... TENNESSEE ERNIE FORD!

When I was a kid, we had two albums of Ernie singing gospel songs with the Jordanaires. I loved listening to them. Simple songs, simple arrangements, but such good music, it didn't need to be fancy.

@melissagerber7231

Жыл бұрын

We had those,and, his Christmas album, The Star Carol.

Wish award shows were still inspirational.

Truly an icon!

In my house we did not grow up with country music. But, I sure did grow up with Tennessee Ernie Ford! Everyone loved his music!

One of the greatest entertainers we have ever known

Well deserved. I always sang that song. For my president. In the 60s.

Tennessee Ernie Ford is a American Legend! Blessings to you from Philadelphia, Pa.

That was totally absolutely awesome.....what more can one say God bless!! I love ERNIE'S GOSPEL SONGS I listen to them every chance I get 😍💙🙏oxoxox oxoxox

@leonaduncan3047

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊 🙏 oxoxox

What an awesome man and awesome Christian he was. His voice is beautiful! It was A man's man!

That’s how you honor a legend

Never thought of this as a quartet song, but the Boys killed it. Even as a quintet. Much respect to Tennessee Ernie, and the Oaks.

I wish that Hall Of Fame inductees were still done this way!

THE GREATEST surprise award!!!❤️❤️❤️

I remember this. Awesome

Oh that was just beautiful! I just adored him! And I saw so many of my great C&W favorites standing and applauding dear Ernie! I really enjoyed this too short of a video. So many of them are no longer with us, and I can still hear the clear flawless tones of the great George Jones as he sang, “Who will fill their shoes?” I have the answer to that question. No one will-ever! ❤️🎶❤️

@nickhill8612

3 жыл бұрын

Amazing I love it.

Oh my goodness, of the people who are already gone up to heaven. That was sitting in the audience

Oh,Lord...this had me crying.I have always loved Tennessee Ernie Ford.To find this,giving him the honor he so righteously deserved,made my little pea picking heart,soar! R.I.P.,sweet Ernie...you are truly missed.❤️

Congratulations Mr Ford - nicest man ever

Ernie and his Wife put tears in my eyes.

a true gentleman and schalar he is truly missed love you Ernie rip and with the lord

There will never be another group like the Statlers.

A greater classy group of singers back in the day.

This world is a much better place for his contributions to our music. He is sorely missed.

The Oak Ridge Boy' s, are Absolutely Awesome. Congratulations Ernie Ford, for all your music, and talent.🎼🎼🎼

I saw this as it happened and have waited for many, many years for someone to post this. Thank you.

@michellefricke7942

3 жыл бұрын

I missed it when it was on but heard about it the next day. Have wanted to see it ever since. So glad this was posted.

Awesome. Nice to see Tennessee again and to see what the Oak Ridge Boys looked like way back when.

@donaldphilip6517

3 жыл бұрын

Hello dear beautiful lady how are you doing

great man

Oh, this was just perfect! I loved TEF! He was such a gentleman, and his voice was wonderful! I don't know who posted this performance, but thank you so much!

And that's is how its done for real. When the people are still alive and when it means the most just pure love for the people and music AN Art.

Mad respect for those whom came before and helped you along the way.

I saw the OAK RIDGE BOYS way back in 1974 or 1975 at my high school , FOREST HILL HIGH SCHOOL. GO REBLES. They were fantastic as I remember everyone begging for more. On the street I lived, there was a man named Henry Woods. He was offered a position with the band singing base. He was offered but he turned them down.. such a fond memory as I am now 62 years old

@CountryMusicOne

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your memories!

I used to sing 16 Tons when I was a we lad over 60 years ago. I must not have watched TV back then to see this. Glad I got to see it now. Thanks.

He sure deserved that induction. Wow.

@donaldphilip6517

3 жыл бұрын

Hello dear beautiful lady

@patriciajrs46

Жыл бұрын

@@donaldphilip6517 Well thank you. Hello.

Awww. I loved him. One of the most beautiful voices in the world!

This looks 1991 year i was in the 8th grade then the next year going into highschool. This show how the oak ridge boys are, a real gentleman. They made Ernie Ford feel special to bring him up on stage to make a speech and to receive a award.

@MarshallLanier

2 ай бұрын

It was 1990

Goodness....I am trying to hold back the tears.....

Beautiful! God bless them all! ❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸❤️

1990, only a year to live. Glad he got to see it happen. He and his first wife paid a heavy price for his fame.

@wadewillingham9884

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, not a storybook ending.

@doubleuplsst3149

2 жыл бұрын

He was an abused spouse. Keeping his family together as his first wife went over the edge. Then one day he picked up a bottle... 💔

I loved his hit "In the Middle of an Island " . I first heard it on a 78.

@donaldphilip6517

3 жыл бұрын

Hello dear beautiful lady

With Much Respect Mr.Tq.E.Ford, Thank You Sir.

How cool is that

I remember watching the Ford Show Starring Tennessee Ernie Ford from 1958 to 1961, and some of his ABC-TV daytime show from 1962 to early 1965. He was the first celebrity I ever had a crush on, and I loved hearing him sing, and I even sang along with him at times. He had a wonderful singing voice and a wonderful sense of humor, occasionally when his eyes opened wide and made me laugh. He will surely be missed by all who loved him.

Beautiful music ❤!👏👏👏

The first time I really seen Tennessee Ernie Ford was on I Love Lucy and I fell in love

Thanks KZread algorithm. Subscribed.

👍Thank you for showing this ! 😊

I want this back.

I always wanted Ernie Ford for my dad. Him and his wife are such a cute couple. Miss his singing.

I just adore Tennessee Ernie Ford

Well deserved! Love you Ernie!

What a wonderful man!!!!

ERNIE FORD was one of the best GOD Blessed Him Greatly

WONDERFUL! Just his SPEAKING voice alone takes me back to so many pleasant memories.

Congratulations Mr Ford well deserved