Jimmy Fortune
- January 5, 2024
- Country Singer
Quick Facts
Full Name | Jimmy Fortune |
Occupation | Country Singer |
Date Of Birth | Mar 11, 1955(1955-03-11) |
Age | 69 |
Birthplace | Williamsburg |
Country | United States |
Birth City | Virginia |
Horoscope | Pisces |
Jimmy Fortune Biography
Name | Jimmy Fortune |
Birthday | Mar 11 |
Birth Year | 1955 |
Place Of Birth | Williamsburg |
Home Town | Virginia |
Birth Country | United States |
Birth Sign | Pisces |
Spouse | Nina Fortune |
Children(s) | Grant Fortune, Jessica Fortune, Jimmy Fortune, Jr., Chris Fortune, Meghann Fortune, Matthew Fortune, Cortney Fortune |
Jimmy Fortune is one of the most popular and richest Country Singer who was born on March 11, 1955 in Williamsburg, Virginia, United States. Country singer known for his work in The Statler Brothers. He composed several of their top hit songs including “Elizabeth,” “Too Much On My Heart,” and “My Only Love.”
Fortune and the singer Fortune and singer Phil Balsley were part of The Statler Brothers. were members the group The Statler Brothers.
The original tenor of the Statler Brothers Lew DeWitt heard him sing at a local ski resort. When DeWitt was suffering from Crohn’s disease and needed a temporary replacement, he asked Fortune to come to audition for the band in Nashville. Fortune started performing with the Statler Brothers in 1982, and joined the group permanently later in the year when DeWitt was unable to return to the stage.
In 2002, Don, Harold and Phil of the Statler Brothers retired. Fortune began to perform as a solo artist with an extensive performance schedule in the U.S. and Canada. He has continued as a songwriter and has recorded a number of projects in Nashville that he mostly produced himself. In 2015 he released Hits & Hymns produced by Ben Isaacs. The album reached Top Ten on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart, and the DVD release of a TV special, “Jimmy Fortune: Hits & Hymns,” hosted by Bill Gaither, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Music Video chart.
He has two children together with his spouse Nina.
Jimmy Fortune Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Country Singer |
House | Living in own house. |
Jimmy Fortune is one of the richest Country Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jimmy Fortune 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was born living in Staunton, Virginia.
He has a high vocal range, and is often referred to as the tenor.
Jimmy Fortune (born March 11, 1955) is an American country music singer from Nelson County, Virginia. Fortune sang tenor for The Statler Brothers for 21 years, and wrote the song “Elizabeth” for the group. After The Statler Brothers retired, he continues to perform as a solo artist.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Jimmy Fortune Dating?
According to our records, Jimmy Fortune married to Nina Fortune. As of December 1, 2023, Jimmy Fortune’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Jimmy Ranked on the list of most popular Country Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Jimmy Fortune celebrates birthday on March 11 of every year.
Where is Jimmy Fortune now?
In 2017 he recorded a compilation of his favorite songs called “Jimmy Fortune Sings The Classics” on the Gaither Music label. Jimmy is currently living in Nashville , writing, touring, and recording a new project for Gaither Music called “God and Country” set to be released in May of 2019.
Is Jimmy Fortune still performing?
Jimmy Fortune is currently touring across 1 country and has 3 upcoming concerts. Their next tour date is at Williams Auditorium in Henderson, after that they’ll be at Beacon Theatre in Hopewell. See all your opportunities to see them live below!
Who is the lady that sings with Jimmy Fortune?
Jimmy Fortune
Website| Official Website
Did Jimmy Fortune write Elizabeth?
“Elizabeth” is a song written by Jimmy Fortune , and recorded by American country music group The Statler Brothers. It was released in November 1984 as the second single from the album Today. The song was The Statler Brothers’ 44th country hit and their second number one on the country charts.
Is Jimmy Fortune married?
Nina Fortune