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. Jimmy, as a solo artist, was inducted into the Virginia Musical Hall of Fame in 2018. 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 which debuted at #10 Billboard Country Album, #1 Southern Gospel, and #6 Billboard Contemporary Christian. The DVD debuted at #1 on Billboard Music Video charts. 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.
Helpful Hints/Additional Information
Jimmy Fortune will appear at the The Mansion Theatre of the Performing Arts.
The Mansion Theatre of the Performing Arts is located at 189 Expressway Lane.
There is a concession area in the spacious lobby.
Special seating for the disabled is available in the theatre.
There is ample parking available, as well as a convenient circle drive area where guests can be dropped at the entrance.
Non-flash photography is permitted during the show.
Jimmy Fortune’s performance will be family-friendly and suitable for all ages.
You loved the Statler Brothers because of all those incredible songs, don’t miss the amazing singer, songwriter, and guitar-pickin’ legend who penned some of their biggest hits - he’s the incomparable Jimmy Fortune and he’ll be back in Branson, make sure you join him!
