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Dec 15, 1928

Ernie Ashworth is born in Huntsville, Alabama. He joins the Grand Ole Opry in 1964 on the heels of his hit "Talk Back Trembling Lips," which inspires his trademark suits, embroidered with large, sequined lips

Feb 26, 1960

Ernie Ashworth records his first two Top 10 hits, "Each Moment ('Spent With You)" and "You Can't Pick A Rose In December"

Apr 18, 1960

Decca releases Ernie Ashworth's "Each Moment (Spent With You)"

Sep 16, 1960

Decca releases Ernie Ashworth's "You Can't Pick A Rose In December"

Jan 27, 1961

Ernie Ashworth records "Forever Gone"

Apr 3, 1961

Decca releases Ernie Ashworth's "Forever Gone"

Oct 12, 1963

Ernest Ashworth's "Talk Back Trembling Lips" reaches the top spot on the Billboard country singles chart

Mar 7, 1964

Jim & Jesse and Ernie Ashworth join the Grand Ole Opry, with Ashworth delivering his recent #1 single "Talk Back Trembling Lips"

Aug 29, 1964

Ernie and Bettye Ashworth have a son, Paul Ashworth

Nov 3, 2007

Bettye Ashworth dies of lung cancer. She was married to Grand Ole Opry member Ernie Ashworth for 55 years

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