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Ernest Nolen Edwards, (1923-1998, ) born in Alabama, was a singer, songwriter, and music publishing company owner.

Career

After graduating from the University of Alabama and serving in the US Army during WW2, Edwards hitch-hiked from coast to coast and attended “singing conventions” in 48 states, Canada, and Mexico. During his travels he performed as a “one-man quartet.”  He also served as a “Roving Reporter” for the Stamps-Baxter Music Company. In 1954 he formed the Ernest N. Edwards Music Company of Bessemer, Alabama. In 1955, he compiled and edited, The Edwards Album. The book included songs he wrote or arranged songs by others, and numerous photographs of singing groups, leading gospel songwriters, editors, and publishers.

References

Edwards, Ernest. (1955). The Edwards Album. The Ernest N. Edwards Music Company.

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