Fern Jones

Fern Jones (1923–1996) was an American singer from Arkansas who blended traditional gospel music with elements of country and rockabilly.[1]

Jones got married at 16 to Ray Jones, and with her husband she toured the Southern revival circuit.[1] The only album she ever recorded was Singing a Happy Song,[2] released in 1959 on Dot Records.[2] The album, with additional songs, was released in 2005 as Fern Jones/The Glory Road and music from the album is heard in movies and on television.

The Glory Road was later reissued by The Numero Group.[3]

  1. ^ a b Rimmer, Mike (May 11, 2006). "Fern Jones: The 1950s gospel pioneer". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
  2. ^ a b Moon, Tom (December 5, 2005). "Fern Jones: The Road to Glory". NPR. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
  3. ^ "The Glory Road". Numero Group. Retrieved 2024-09-23.