- Born
- Died
- Birth nameErnest Dale Tubb
- Nickname
- The Texas Troubador
- Ernest Tubb was born on February 9, 1914 in Crisp, Texas, USA. He was an actor and composer, known for Hollywood Barn Dance (1947), Les chemins de la dignité (2000) and Walk the Line (2005). He was married to Olene Adams Carter and Lois Elaine Cook. He died on September 6, 1984 in Nashville, Tennessee, USA.
- SpousesOlene Adams Carter(June 1949 - September 6, 1984) (his death, 5 children)Lois Elaine Cook(May 26, 1934 - 1948) (divorced, 3 children)
- Was the first duet partner of Loretta Lynn; their biggest hit together was "Mr. and Mrs. Used-to-Be" (1964).
- His other memorable hits included "Thanks a Lot" (1963) and "Waltz Across Texas" (1965). His last top 10 hit came as a guest appearance on Hank Williams Jr.'s 1983 hit "Leave Them Boys Alone," which also featured Waylon Jennings.
- Since Billboard magazine began a country chart in 1944, scored six No. 1 songs -- most notably "Soldier's Last Letter" and "It's Been So Long, Darlin'" (both 1944).
- Sang "Beyond the Sunset" at the funeral of Hank Williams alongside C&W greats Roy Acuff and Red Foley who, respectively sang, "I Saw the Light" and "Peace in the Valley"
- His Ernest Tubb Record Shop in Nashville has remained a Mecca for both stars and fans of country music.
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