16 Tons Re-Loaded This Day in Country Music – September 5th (Video)
1955 - Tennessee Ernie Ford sings "Sixteen Tons" on his daytime variety show. Fan mail pours in, and Ford records it two weeks later.
1955 - Tennessee Ernie Ford sings "Sixteen Tons" on his daytime variety show. Fan mail pours in, and Ford records it two weeks later.
2011 - Lady Antebellum's "Need You Now" wins five honors during the 53rd annual Grammy Awards at Los Angeles' Staples Center: Record and Song of the Year, Best Country Duo or Group, Best Country Song and Best Country Album.