Career
He hails from Staunton, Virginia. Fortune sang tenor for the Statler Brothers for 21 years. He joined them as a replacement for the ailing and original tenor Lew DeWitt in 1982 and joined the group permanently when DeWitt was unable to return to the stage.
Fortune wrote several number one songs that were recorded by the Statler Brothers, including Elizabeth, Too Much on My Heart, My Only Love, and More Than a Name on a Wall.
"Elizabeth" recently was a top bluegrass release for Dailey & Vincent. Since then he has continued an extensive performance schedule in the United States. and Canada.
He has continued as a songwriter and has recorded a number of projects in Nashville.