Jimmy Fortune (born March 11, 1955 in Williamsburg, Virginia) is an American country music singer from Staunton, Virginia. Fortune sang tenors for Statler Brothers for 21 years, and wrote the song "Elizabeth" for the group. After Statler Brothers retired he continued to perform, but as a solo artist.
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Biography
Fortune grew up in Nelson County, Virginia, where he studied at Nelson County Secondary School in Lovingston, Virginia.
Fortune worked at a local ski resort as a singer when the original Tenor of Statler Brothers Lew DeWitt heard him sing. When DeWitt suffered from Crohn's disease and needed a temporary replacement, he asked Fortune to come to an audition for the band in Nashville. Fortune began performing with the Statler Brothers in 1982, and joined the group permanently at the end of the year when DeWitt was unable to return to the stage.
Fortune wrote some of the number one songs recorded by Statler Brothers, including Elizabeth, Too Much on My Heart, and My Only Love. More Than One Name on the Wall is the top ten hit countries. "Elizabeth" recently is the top bluegrass release for Dailey & amp; Vincent. He spent 21 years of touring, singing, and performing with the Statler Brothers.
In 2002, Don, Harold, and Phil of Statler Brothers retired. Fortune began appearing as a solo artist with extensive performance schedules in the US and Canada. He has continued as a songwriter and has recorded a number of projects in Nashville that he produces himself. In 2015 he released Hits & amp; Hymns are produced by Ben Isaacs. The album reached the Top Ten on the Billboard's Top Country Album chart, and the DVD release of a special TV, "Jimmy Fortune: Hits & Hymns," hosted by Bill Gaither, debuted at No. 1. 1 in Billboard Music Video chart. Maps Jimmy Fortune
Discography
Albums
Singles
Single guest
Music videos
References
External links
- Official Site
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