Project Also Available at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® Locations Nationwide
Fortune Takes Fans Inside Each Recording With Exclusive Videos on Roughstock, AXS.com, Nashville Country Club,
Lovin’ Lyrics, The Country Note, Nashville.com, Exclusive Magazine, MusicStartsHere and More
NASHVILLE, TENN. – The wait is over, as Country Music Hall of Fame member Jimmy Fortune released his latest album. Jimmy Fortune: Sings The Classics is the latest release from the Statler Brothers member, who tackled some of his favorite songs of all-time on the star-studded project, which includes collaborations with Ricky Skaggs, The Isaacs and Voices of Lee. In addition to iTunes, Amazon and other national retailers, Jimmy Fortune: Sings the Classics is also available at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® locations nationwide.
“Words can’t express how excited I am to release this new album,” said Fortune. “These are songs that have shaped my life. From the first song I heard on country radio, to songs I sang to my children as I tucked them into bed, these songs mean the world to me.”
In celebration of the release, fans will get to experience Fortune’s inspirational special “Jimmy Fortune: Hits & Hymns,” which will give fans the opportunity to get an inside glimpse of the trials and tribulations that the Statler Brothers member has encountered, and how he overcame everything to later become a member of both the Gospel and Country Music Hall of Fame. During the hour-long special, fans will get the chance to order Jimmy Fortune: Sings the Classics through an on-air special.
Upcoming Air Dates:
April 26
TCT – check local listings
The “Elizabeth” singer/songwriter will soon return to the road, where he will greet fans and play songs from the new album. So far, Jimmy Fortune: Sings the Classics has been met with high praise, securing features on RFD, Digital Journal, the syndicated Whiskey & Cigarettes, plus Fortune will appear on WSM’s Nashville Today with Devon O’Day, where Fortune will serve as the guest host on April 25to celebrate the release. Fans will also get a very special behind-the-scenes scoop on why Fortune chose each song for the new collection, with exclusive video content premiering over the next week on Roughstock, AXS.com, Nashville Country Club, Lovin’ Lyrics, The Country Note, Nashville.com, Mr. Nashville, Exclusive Magazine, MusicStartsHere and more! Keep an eye out, as there is plenty more in-store for Fortune in the upcoming months.
Jimmy Fortune On Tour:
May 02 – Branson, Mo. – Starlite Theatre
May 05 – Nashville, Tenn. – Grand Ole Opry
May 07 – Elkins, W.Va. – American Mountain Theatre
May 19-20 – Scottsburg, Ind. – Ross Country Jamboree
May 25 – Nashville, Tenn. – Grand Ole Opry
May 26-27 – Gatlinburg, Tenn. – Gaither Family Fest
June 08 – Nashville, Tenn. – CMA Music Fest
June 10 – Steelville, Mo. – The Meramec Music Theatre
June 25 – Jefferson, Iowa – Wild Rose Casino & Resort
Jun. 30 – Weirsdale, Fla. – Orange Blossom Opry
July 01 – Hiawassee, Ga. – Anderson Music Hall
July 04 – 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. 02 – Lancaster, Pa. – American Music Theatre
Sept. 04 – Paden City, W.Va. – Paden City Labor Day Celebration
Sept. 08 – Cave City, Ky.
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. 06 – South Boston, Va. – Halifax County Fair
Oct. 07 – 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. 02 – York, Pa. – York Expo Center
Dec. 03 – Lebanon, Pa. – Lebanon Expo Center
Dec. 07 – Weyers Cave, Va. – Weyers Cave Community Center
Dec. 08 – Amherst, Va. – Clifford Baptist Church
Dec. 09 – Liberty, N.C. – The Liberty Showcase Theater
More dates pending