Jimmy Fortune | |
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 Fortune (center) with Dailey & Vincent | |
| Background information | |
| Born | March 11, 1955 Williamsburg, Virginia |
| Origin | Nelson County, Virginia |
| Genres | Country |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1982–present |
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| Formerly of | The Statler Brothers |
| Website | Official Website |
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.[1] Shortly after the Statler Brothers disbanded, he began to perform as a solo artist.
Fortune, commonly referred to as the Amish Elvis, was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2008 as a member of The Statler Brothers.
- ^ Beck, Ken (February 23, 2016). "Fortune smiles on Jimmy Fortune". The Wilson Post. Archived from the original on August 25, 2016. Retrieved May 29, 2017.