Jimmy Fortune Biography and Wiki
Jimmy Fortune is an American Country singer. He is famous for singing twenty-one years with the Statler Brothers. Fortune is the author of the band’s #1 hits such as “Elizabeth,” “Too Much On My Heart,” and “My Only Love.” He proceeds to perform as a solo artist despite The Statler Brothers’ retirement.
Fortune was the author of numerous number one songs that were recorded by the Statler Brothers, such as “Elizabeth”, “Too Much on My Heart”, and “My Only Love”. “More Than a Name on a Wall” was among the top ten country songs hit. He was with the Statler Brothers for 21 years touring, singing and performing.
On October 26, 2002, Don, Harold, and Phil of the Statler Brothers retired. Fortune started to perform as a solo artist with an extended performance schedule in the U.S. and Canada. He has also proceeded as a songwriter. Fortune has recorded a number of projects in Nashville that he mostly produced himself.
In 2015 he delivered Hits & Hymns produced by Ben Isaacs. The album climbed Top Ten on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart. The DVD release of a TV special, ” Hits & Hymns,” hosted by Bill Gaither, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Music Video chart.
Jimmy Fortune Age
Fortune is 65 years old as of 2020. He was born on March 11, 1955, in Williamsburg, Virginia. Fortune celebrates his birthday on March 11 every year. His zodiac sign is Pisces.
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Jimmy Fortune Height
The famous gospel singer stands tall at a height that is currently under review.
Jimmy Fortune Education
Moving on to his academics, Fortune attended Nelson County High School in Lovingston, Virginia.
Jimmy Fortune Family, Parents and Siblings
He is the son of Dabney Fortune and Odie Fortune. Fortune was brought up beside eight other siblings in Nelson County, Virginia.
His mother was a devoted Christian. She has all her nine children to sing at a church. This was where Jimmy’s love for singing started at an early age.
Jimmy Fortune Wife
Digging into his love life, Jimmy is married to his long-time partner Nina Fortune. Jimmy and Nina are proud parents of six children. Jimmy and Nina Fortune tied the knot on 10th October 1998. The happy couple has been together for over 21 years. Further, the duo celebrated their 21st wedding anniversary on 10th October 2019.
Jimmy Fortune Wife Died
Jimmy was previously married and divorced twice before he met Nina. Details of his wife’s death have not been disclosed. This section will be updated as soon as the information is available.
Jimmy Fortune Children
Jimmy is the proud father of seven children. His children’s names are Meghann Fortune, Jessica Fortune, Cortney Fortune, Grant Fortune, Chris Fortune, Matthew Fortune, and Jimmy Jr.
Jimmy Fortune Jr
Fortune’s son Jimmy Jr was born with spina bifida. In 2011, he suffered from bone infections in his hip and right leg. The infection caused a lot of complications and he was admitted back into the hospital with very low blood pressure.
They admitted him to ICU because the infection had gotten into his bloodstream. Further, they drove overnight to get to UVA. They did a blood transfusion which made a huge difference. The doctors and Jimmy jr decided the best course of action was to amputate his right leg.
Jimmy Fortune Net Worth
Fortune has an estimated net worth of $ 6 million as of 2020. He has acquired most of his wealth from his successful career as a country music singer.
Jimmy Fortune Elizabeth
“Elizabeth” is a song written by Jimmy. The song was recorded by American country music group The Statler Brothers. It was released in November 1984 as the second single of the album Today. “Elizabeth” recently was a top bluegrass release for Dailey & Vincent.
Jimmy Fortune Awards
On October 29, 2007, Jimmy beside The Statler Brothers were inducted into the GMA (Gospel Music Association) Hall of Fame. The band was also inducted into the CMA (Country Music Association) Hall of Fame on June 29, 2008. In 2018, Fortune as a solo artist was inducted into the Virginia Musical Hall of Fame.
Jimmy Fortune Tour
In 2017 he recorded a compilation of his favorite songs named “Jimmy Sings The Classics” on the Gaither Music label. He is currently living in Nashville. He wrote, toured, and recorded a new project for Gaither Music called “God and Country”. It was released in May of 2019. For more information on his tour dates and tickets please click HERE.
