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  • Jan 19, 1959
    Tennessee Ernie Ford guests on the CBS sitcom "The Danny Thomas Show" as Kentucky Cal, a stranger the kids invite to dinner
    Feb 20, 1959
    Tennessee Ernie Ford becomes the first country artist to receive a gold album from the Recording Industry Association of America, for his "Hymns" release
    Mar 28, 1959
    Sixteen tons of television fun: Tennessee Ernie Ford makes the cover of TV Guide
    Apr 2, 1960
    Bless their little pea-pickin' magazine: Tennessee Ernie Ford is featured on the cover of TV Guide
    May 12, 1960
    "The Ford Show," starring Tennessee Ernie Ford and Molly Bee, welcomes guests Johnny Cash and Homer & Jethro
    Feb 3, 1961
    Tex Ritter records "I Dreamed Of A Hill-Billy Heaven," namechecking late comedian Will Rogers and aviator Wiley Post. Also referenced: Roy Acuff, Tennessee Ernie Ford, Andy Griffith, Roy Rogers and Eddie Dean, among others
    Mar 2, 1961
    The Volunteer State observes Tennessee Ernie Ford Day as the singer visits the Tennessee legislature in Nashville
    Apr 13, 1961
    The Everly Brothers make a guest appearance on NBC-TV's "The Ford Show Featuring Tennessee Ernie Ford"
    Jun 29, 1961
    "The Ford Show," an NBC variety program starring Tennessee Ernie Ford and Molly Bee, ends its run in prime time
    Oct 10, 1961
    Tennessee Ernie Ford picks up his second gold album from the RIAA, for "Spirituals." It includes a version of "(There'll Be) Peace In The Valley (For Me)"

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