Jimmy Fortune

Whether requested by his loyal fans or heralded by fellow artists, the voice of Jimmy Fortune is one of those special instruments. His recognizable tenor has graced some of the biggest hits of Country music, earning the Virginia native a slot in both the hallowed ranks of the Country Music Hall of Fame as well as the Gospel Music Hall of Fame.

Joining the Statler Brothers in 1982, Fortune wrote and sang lead on many of their biggest hits! “Elizabeth,” “Too Much On My Heart,” “Forever,” and “More Than A Name On A Wall” are just a few of the Statlers’ hits that feature the Fortune name and voice. After The Statler Brothers retired on October 26, 2002, Jimmy seized the opportunity to launch a solo career to share new music with his fans. In addition to recording 4 solo albums, Jimmy has teamed up to record 3 projects with the Gaither Music Group and is also a member of a group called Brothers of the Heart.

Artist Highlights:
• Inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2007
• Inducted into the Country Music Hall Of Fame Hall of Fame in 2008
• CMA Award winner for “Vocal Group of the Year” with the Statler Brothers
• Wrote multiple #1 hits including “Elizabeth,” “My Only Love,” and “Too Much on My Heart”
• Charted 22 singles with the Statler Brothers on the Hot Country Songs chart, including 15 Top 10 hits
• Co-Host of “The Statler Brothers Show,” a weekly variety show which was TNN’s top-rated program for its entire run from 1991 to 1998
• Released Jimmy Fortune: Hits & Hymns DVD in 2015 hosted by Bill Gaither which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Music Video (DVD) chart
• Released Jimmy Fortune: God & Country CD/DVD in 2019 which won a Dove award for Bluegrass/Country/Roots album of the year in 2020
• Member of Brothers of the Heart (Gaither recording group) with Ben Isaacs, Mike Rogers and Bradley Walker