Bob Ferguson (music) - Legacy and Honors

Legacy and Honors

"Jim Ed and I actually met in Studio B at RCA Records where we recorded many of our hits that followed the initial, “I Don't Want To Have To Marry You.” He had been an RCA artist for years and I had just been signed to the label, both of us were produced by Bob Ferguson ... Bob Ferguson played some of my demo tape recordings for Jim Ed, but he did not like my voice. Thank goodness Bob convinced him that we would blend, and that the song became a hit. It was the #1 song in the nation three months after we had met in the studio."

Ferguson was the recipient of many awards and recognitions during his multiple careers. He was also a member of Mensa, a society of people with high I.Q.s.

• 1960, the North American Wildlife Conservation Association named his production The World Outdoors the "Best Motion Picture of the Year."
• 1969, "Carroll County Accident", Country Music Award for the "Song of the Year".
• 1987, "Wings of a Dove" received BMI's "One million airplays" Award.
• 1987, receives the Iron Eyes Cody Peace Medal. Only 48 medals were made and awarded.
• 2012, honored with a Mississippi Country Music Trail marker