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Whether requested by his loyal fans or heralded by fellow artists, the voice of Jimmy Fortune is one of those special instruments. His recognizable tenor has graced some of the biggest hits of Country music, earning the Virginia native a slot in both the hallowed ranks of the Country Music Hall Of Fame as well as the Gospel Music Hall of Fame.
After his band The Statler Brothers retired on October 26, 2002, Jimmy seized the opportunity to launch a solo career to share new music with his fans. From 2002 to 2012 he recorded 4 solo albums until 2015 Jimmy teamed up with the Gaither Music Group and has recorded three successful projects with them. He is also a member of a group called Brothers of the Heart, which also records for Gaither Music Group, with Ben Isaacs, Mike Rogers and Bradley Walker.
• Inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2007
• Inducted into the Country Music Hall Of Fame Hall of Fame in 2008
• CMA Award winner for “Vocal Group of the Year” with the Statler Brothers
• Wrote multiple #1 hits including “Elizabeth,” “My Only Love,” and “Too Much on My Heart”
• Charted 22 singles with the Statler Brothers on the Hot Country Songs chart, including 15 Top 10 hits
• Co-Host of “The Statler Brothers Show,” a weekly variety show which was TNN’s top-rated program for its entire run from 1991 to 1998
• Released Jimmy Fortune: Hits & Hymns DVD in 2015 hosted by Bill Gaither which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Music Video (DVD) chart
• Released Jimmy Fortune: God & Country CD/DVD in 2019 which won a Dove award for Bluegrass/Country/Roots album of the year in 2020
• Member of Brothers of the Heart (Gaither recording group) with Ben Isaacs, Mike Rogers and Bradley Walker
Originally touring over the last almost 20 years as Camille and Stuie, The French Family band is beloved in Australia. They have earned three Australian Golden Guitar Awards––that country’s equivalent to the CMAs, and have performed on The Grand Ole Opry. While Camille and Stuie first turned heads delivering unforgettable covers of songs, they found even broader acclaim when they decided to write their own music. They’re also parents to three children, and while 15-year-old son Chet has recently picked up the bass guitar to begin joining family jams, it’s been 12-year-old Sonny who transformed a successful duo into The French Family.
Camille and Sonny singing together is a joy––a gorgeous throwback to early country’s familial harmonies that also pulses with youth and new energy. When asked for a list of his favorite artists, Sonny lists Merle Haggard, Buck Owens, George Jones, and Glen Campbell. The industry has begun to take note: USA Gibson Guitars recently invited Sonny to be part of an international mix of promising young musicians dubbed the Gibson Generation Group (G3). Camille and Stuie's 2016 album, Tahi, featured a mix of originals and covers, as well as Sonny.
Now performing as The French Family, Camille, Stuie, and Sonny are acclimating to life stateside––deep roots in tow. “I love being able to share our family music with people,” says Camille. “I think people crave it. They come up and tell me how much they love seeing the love among our family and what we do––and I love being able to share that with everybody.”
Stuie agrees, adding, “We hope our music takes people back to a time when the essence of country music was twangy guitars, honest songs, and vocals that tear your heart out.”
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