Age, Biography and Wiki
James Fortune was born on 29 November, 1978 in Richmond, Texas, United States, is an American musician, songwriter, and producer. Discover James Fortune's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 45 years old?
| Popular As |
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| Occupation |
Songwriter, record producer, singer, radio host |
| Age |
45 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius |
| Born |
29 November, 1978 |
| Birthday |
29 November |
| Birthplace |
Richmond, Texas, United States |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous Songwriter with the age 45 years old group.
James Fortune Height, Weight & Measurements
At 45 years old, James Fortune height not available right now. We will update James Fortune's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is James Fortune's Wife?
His wife is Cheryl Fortune (m. 2001)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Cheryl Fortune (m. 2001) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
James Fortune Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is James Fortune worth at the age of 45 years old? James Fortune’s income source is mostly from being a successful Songwriter. He is from United States. We have estimated James Fortune's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Songwriter |
James Fortune Social Network
Timeline
James Fortune is a gospel music recording artist, songwriter and producer.
He is also a radio personality on 1190 AM WLIB.
In 2003 James Fortune pleaded guilty to Felony injury to a child and received six years deferred adjudication.
According to a civil lawsuit, Fortune burned his stepson leaving the boy disfigured with severe burns over nearly 50% of the child's body.
James Fortune & FIYA's highly debut CD, You Survived, was released in September 2004.
Fortune received a 2006 ASCAP Writers Award for "You Survived".
FIYA has been nominated four years in a row for the Texas Gospel Youth & Young Adult Choir of the year.
Fortune and F.I.Y.A.'s second project on Black Smoke Music World Wide, The Transformation, was released January 22, 2008.
The first single, "I Trust You", charted at No. 1 on Gospel radio for 25 weeks and No. 30 on Urban AC charts and No. 1 at WLIB in New York City.
In 2012, Fortune was nominated for two Grammy awards for Best Gospel Album of the Year and Best Gospel Song of Year, and topped Billboard's "Best of 2012 Gospel Songs/Artists List".
In 2013, James Fortune became the evening host on 1190 AM WLIB, which was acquired by Emmis Communications in February 2014.
He is on-air Mondays through Fridays from 7 pm to 9 pm.
In 2014, Fortune released his first live album, Live Through It.
The album was recorded in Atlanta, Georgia in front of an audience of 5,000 people.
On a BET episode of Lift Every Voice, host, CoCo Brother interviewed Fortune and discussed "I Trust You".
On March 3, 2023, Fortune released "Trusting God", a collaboration with singer Monica.
In October 2014, Fortune was arrested in Fort Bend County, Texas after a heated dispute with his wife, Cheryl Fortune, and was charged with aggravated assault of a family member.
Fortune was later released on $20,000 bail.
He was honored at the 19th annual ASCAP Rhythm and Soul Music Awards for his hit single "You Survived" off the same album.
"You Survived" also peaked as the No. 2 most played Gospel song in the country and has remained in the Top seven for three years.
