Jimmy Fortune Biography
Jimmy Fortune is an American Country music singer from Nelson County, Virginia, United States of America. Fortune sang tenor for the Statler Brothers for 21 years and eventually wrote the song Elizabeth for the group. After the group’s retirement, Fortune continues to perform as a solo artist.
He started off his career with a group, Statler Brothers in 1982. In the group, he has had several privileges including the writing of some of the group songs. Some of the most iconic songs written by Jimmy are: “Elizabeth”, “Too Much on My Heart”, and “My Only Love”.
Fortune has spent 21 years of his life touring, singing, and performing with his fellow crew members. The Statler Brothers; Don, Phil, and Harold retired in the year 2002. Later on, Jimmy started his solo performances with schedules in the US and Canada. Up to date, Fortune is doing well with his solo career and has even recorded a number of projects in Nashville.
In 2015, he released Hits & Hymns produced by Ben Isaacs. The album rose to the top 10 on Billboard’s Top Country Album Chart. Later on, the DVD release of a TV special, “Jimmy Fortune: Hits & Hymns,” hosted by Bill Gaither, rose to No. 1 on the Billboard Music Video chart.
Jimmy Fortune Age
Jimmy is 69 years old. He was born on March 11, 1955, in Williamsburg, Virginia, in the United States of America. In addition, his zodiac sign is Pisces.
Jimmy Fortune Wife
Fortune is married to his long-time spouse, Nina Fortune. Together, they have been blessed with six children: daughters: Courtney Fortune, Meghann Fortune, and Jessica Fortune, and sons: Mathew Fortune, Jimmy Fortune Jr., and Grand Fortune.
Jimmy Fortune’s Family
Jimmy was born to his parents; father Odie Fortune, and mother Dabney Fortune. The couple tied the knot on the 10th of October 1998. Details about his siblings are still unavailable. We are keeping tabs to keep you posted whenever the details are available.
Jimmy Fortune Height
Fortune is a man of average body stature and moderate height. However, his exact height and weight details are currently under review. We promise to update this field as soon as is available.
Jimmy Fortune Net Worth
Jimmy has an estimated net worth of $6 million. His income is mainly attributed to his career as a country music singer.
Jimmy Songs
- Too Much on My Heart
- Far Side Banks Of Jordan
- More Than a Name on a Wall
- The Other Side Of The Cross
- My Only Love
- Precious Memories
- Victory In Jesus
- Life’s Railway To Heaven
- Just A Closer Walk With Thee
- If I Was God
- Danny Boy
- Virginia Dreams
- On the Other Side
- Closer To You
- Take It To The Limit
- Love the Hate Away
- Elizabeth
- I Believe
- Amazing Grace
- How Great Thou Art
- In The Sweet By And By
- Rock Of Ages
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