“This is my 14th year as a solo artist and I’ve been very blessed to have also had a successful career with the Statler Brothers, and now still being able to go to these great places and towns,” said Jimmy Fortune. “Being able to say thank you to the fans is what I look forward to the most. Signing autographs and hearing stories from fans after each show is always a highlight.”

Since getting his start with the iconic Statler Brothers exactly 35 years ago singing tenor, the chart topper has transitioned from group member to a successful solo artist. As a member of both the Country Music Hall of Fame and Gospel Music Hall of Fame, along with penning No. 1 country hits such as “Elizabeth” and “Too Much On My Heart,” Fortune has a history of captivating country and gospel music fans. The award-winning singer looks to build upon that momentum on the blockbuster tour, performing a combination of gospel standards, along with some of the biggest Statler Brothers hits.

Fortune is kicking off the year on a high, after a huge 2016, which saw the singer being awarded the “Cliffie Stone Pioneer Award” by the Academy of Country Music with the Statler Brothers. Fortune was also the recipient of his very first Dove award for “Bluegrass Recorded Song of the Year,” along with the Oak Ridge Boys for their song “Life’s Railway To Heaven” featured on Fortune’s critically acclaimed project Hits & Hymns. The popular TV special, “Jimmy Fortune: Hits & Hymns” also helped to propel Fortune to new heights, being featured on nationwide television throughout the year.

Jimmy Fortune On Tour:

Jan. 20 - Marion, Ill. - Marion Cultural & Civic Center

Jan. 27 through Feb. 3 - Country Music Cruise

Feb. 7 - Lebanon, Tenn. - The Capital Theatre

Feb. 21 through Feb. 25 - Apache Junction, Ariz. - The Mining Camp Restaurant

Feb. 28 - Surprise, Ariz. - Happy Trails RV & Golf Resort

Mar. 10 - Columbia, S.C. - Private

Mar. 24 - Rocky Mount, Va. - Harvester Performance Center

Mar. 25 - Lovingston, Va. - Nelson County High School

Apr. 4 - Leesburg, Fla.- Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center

Apr. 7 - Corsicana, Texas - The Palace Theatre

Apr. 8 - Arlington, Texas - Arlington Music Hall

Apr. 22 - Hegins, Pa. - Tri Valley JR-SR High School

May 2 - Branson, Mo. - Starlite Theatre

May 7 - Elkins, W.Va. - American Mountain Theatre

May 19 and 20 - Scottsburg, Ind. - Ross Country Jamboree

May 26 and 27 - Gatlinburg, Tenn. - Gaither Family Fest

June 10 - Steelville, Mo. - The Meramec Music Theatre

June 25 - Confirmed TBA

July 1 - Hiawassee, Ga. - Anderson Music Hall

July 4 - Radford, Va. - Radford 4th of July Celebration

July 16 through July 23 - Alaska - Jimmy Fortune Alaskan Cruise

July 29 - Benton, Ky. - Kentucky Opry

Aug. 15 - Lewisburg, W.Va. - WV State Fair

Sept. 2 - Lancaster, PA - American Music Theatre

Sept. 4 - Paden City, W.Va. - Paden City Labor Day Celebration

Sept. 9 - McLeansboro, Ill. - McLeansboro Fall Festival

Sept. 14 - Bremen, GA - Mill Town Music Hall

Sep. 18 - Lawrenceville, Ga. - Gwinnett County Fair

Sept. 21 - Branson, Mo. - Starlite Theatre

Sept. 23 - Prairie du Sac, Wisc. - River Arts Center

Oct. 6 - South Boston, Va. - Halifax County Fair

Oct. 7 - Manteo, N.C. - Outer Banks Bluegrass Festival

Oct. 15 - Pigeon Forge, Tenn. - Country Tonite Theatre

Oct. 17 and 18 - Branson, Mo. - Starlite Theatre

Nov. 11 and 12 - Branson, Mo. - Starlite Theatre

Dec. 2 - York, Pa. - York Expo Center

Dec. 3 - Lebanon, Pa. - Lebanon Expo Center

Dec. 7 - Weyers Cave, VA - Weyers Cave Community Center

Dec. 8 - Amherst, Va. - Clifford Baptist Church

Dec. 9 - Liberty, N.C. - The Liberty Showcase Theater

More dates pending

About Jimmy Fortune: Jimmy Fortune toured, sang and performed with the legendary Statler Brothers for 21 years. He joined them first as a temporary replacement for Lew DeWitt, after DeWitt heard him singing at a ski resort and recommended him. Following an audition in Nashville, Jimmy was contacted by The Statler Brothers and performed his first show with them on January 28, 1982, in Savannah, Georgia. Due to the debilitating effects of Crohn’s Disease, Lew was unable to return to the stage with the Statlers, and Jimmy was hired as a permanent replacement in August of 1982.

Fortune quickly lived up to his name. He wrote the group’s second No. 1 hit, “Elizabeth,” on their 1983 album Today, and followed that with two more No. 1 hits–“My Only Love” (from 1984’s Atlanta Blue) and “Too Much On My Heart” (from 1985’s Pardners In Rhyme). Fortune also wrote the top-10 hit “Forever” from 1986’s Four for the Show and co-wrote the top-10 hit “More Than A Name On A Wall” from 1988’s The Greatest Hits.

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

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. His first solo CD, When One Door Closes, was released August 2003 on Audium/Koch. He 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 Gaither Music Group in 2015. The DVD debuted at #1 on Billboard. Jimmy is currently living in Nashville, writing, and touring.