Jimmy Fortune Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, Wife, Family, Songs and Net Worth

Jimmy Fortune Biography

Jimmy Fortune is an American country music singer who was born and brought up in Williamsburg, Virginia. Jimmy attended Nelson County High School in Lovingston, Virginia.

Jimmy sang tenor for The Statler Brothers for 21 years and wrote the song “Elizabeth” for the group. After The Statler Brothers retired, Jimmy continues to perform as a solo artist.

Quick Biography
Full Names	Jimmy Fortune
Popular As	Jimmy
Gender	Male
Occupation / Profession	Country music singer
Nationality	American
Race / Ethnicity	White
Religion	Not Known
Sexual Orientation	Straight

Jimmy Fortune Age

Fortune is 67 years old as of 2022, he was born on March 11, 1955, in ‎Williamsburg, Virginia, United States of America. He celebrates his birthday on 11 March every year and his birth sign is Pisces.

Age and Birthday
Age:	67 years (As of 2022)
Zodiac Sign:	Gemini
Date of Birth:	March 11, 1955
Place of Birth:	‎Williamsburg, Virginia, United States of America
Birthday:	March 11

Jimmy Fortune Height

Fortune stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches.

Height and Weight
Height	5 feet 8 inches
Weight	Moderate

Other Body Measurements

Other Body Measurements
Eye Color	Not Available
Hair Color	Not Available
Shoe Size	Not Available
Dress Size	Not Available
Chest Size	Not Available
Waist Size	Not Available
Hip Size	Not Available

Jimmy Fortune Family

Fortune was born in Williamsburg, Virginia to his father Odie Fortune, and mother Dabney Fortune.

Family Members
Father (Dad)	Odie Fortune
Mother	Dabney Fortune
Brother(s)	Not Known
Sister(s)	Not Known

Jimmy Fortune Wife

Fortune is married to Nina Fortune. Details of whether Fortune had another wife (first wife), are still scattered and unapproved. According to our database, Nina Fortune is the current wife of the country legend Jimmy.

Jimmy Fortune Wife Died, Nina Fortune Died

Nina Fortune is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues. Here are some of Nina’s photos.

Jimmy Fortune Children

Fortune together with his wife Nina Fortune, the couple has six children together. The children include; Jimmy Fortune, Jr., Jessica, Grant Fortune, Chris Fortune, Matthew Fortune, Meghann Fortune, and Cortney Fortune.

Relationship Status	Name
Marital Status	Married
Husband	Nina Fortune
Children	Jimmy Fortune, Jr., Jessica Fortune, Grant Fortune, Chris Fortune, Matthew Fortune, Meghann Fortune, and Cortney Fortune

Jimmy Fortune Net Worth

Fortune has an estimated net worth of $6 million dollars as of 2022. This includes his assets, money, and income.

His primary source of income is his career as a country music singer. Through his various sources of income, He has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Salary and Networth
Salary	$6 million dollars
Net Worth	Under Review
Source of Income	Country music singer

Jimmy Fortune Career

Fortune worked at a local ski resort as a singer when the original tenor of the Statler Brothers Lew DeWitt heard him sing. When Lew 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 performed his first show with the Statler Brothers on January 28, 1982, in Savannah, Georgia. He joined the group permanently in August 1982 when DeWitt was unable to return to the stage.

Fortune sang tenor for the Statler Brothers for 21 years, and wrote several number one songs that were recorded by the Statler Brothers, including Elizabeth, Too Much on My Heart, and My Only Love. When other members of the Statler Brothers (Don, Harold, and Phil) retired in 2002, he continued to perform, but as a solo artist. In 2015, he released Hits & Hymns produced by Ben Isaacs. In 2015 he released Hits & Hymns produced by Ben Isaacs.

Jimmy and The Statler Brothers enlisted into the GMA (Gospel Music Association) Hall of Fame on October 29, 2007, and on the CMA (Country Music Association) Hall of Fame on June 29, 2008.

After the Statler Brothers retreated from doing music on October 26, 2002, Jimmy took the opportunity to begin a solo career to share new music with his fans. He debuted with a solo CD, When One Door Closes, that was released in August 2003 on Audium/Koch.

Jimmy then released a gospel album, I Believe, in June 2005, a Christmas CD, Feels Like Christmas, in 2006, a live concert DVD, in 2007 a country CD, “Windows” in 2009, “Lessons” in 2012, and “Hits and Hymns” CD and DVD through Spring House Productions in 2015.

Jimmy Fortune Elizabeth

Elizabeth” is a song written by J. Fortune, and recorded by the American country music group The Statler Brothers. Elizabeth was released in November 1983 as the second single from the famed album Today. The song became The Statler Brothers’ 44th country hit and their second number one on the country charts.

Jimmy Fortune Hits and Hymns

Hits & Hymns contains guest appearances from acts such as Vince Gill, Ricky Skaggs, and Sonya Isaacs. The project is a mixture of some inspirational classics, new material, and a few Statler Brothers hits, such as “Elizabeth” and “More Than a Name on a Wall” — both of which the singer wrote. One of the newer songs on the album is the thought-provoking “If I Were God.” Fortune shared the story of how the song came to be.

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