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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?

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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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His wife is Cheryl Fortune (m. 2001)

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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
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James Fortune is a gospel music recording artist, songwriter and producer.

He is also a radio personality on 1190 AM WLIB.

2003

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.

2004

James Fortune & FIYA's highly debut CD, You Survived, was released in September 2004.

2006

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.

2008

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.

2012

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".

2013

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.

2014

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.

2019

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.

The radio single, "God Can" features Micah Stampley and Zacardi Cortez.