Jimmy Fortune is Bringing Back TV Special "JImmy Fortune: Hits & Hymns”

By Timothy Yap Mar 17, 2016 10:30 PM EDT

Statler Brothers member Jimmy Fortune is bringing back the popular TV special that propelled his career to new heights in late 2015. The Bill Gaither hosted"Jimmy Fortune: Hits & Hymns" is set to re-air this weekend on televisions nationwide (see dates/times below). The program propelled Fortune to No. 1 on the Billboard Music Video (DVD) chart, becoming his very first solo project to hit the top on the chart. The TV special was also accompanied by the album, Hits & Hymns, which features collaborations with some of Fortune's closest friends, including Vince Gill, The Oak Ridge Boys, The Isaacs, Dailey & Vincent, Ricky Skaggs and more.

March 17
RFD-TV - "Jimmy Fortune: Hits & Hymns" - 6:30PM

March 18
The Miracle Channel - "Jimmy Fortune: Hits & Hymns" - 11:00PM
Vision - "Jimmy Fortune: Hits & Hymns" - 9:00PM

March 19
CTN - "Jimmy Fortune: Hits & Hymns" - 6:00PM
RFD-TV - "Jimmy Fortune: Hits & Hymns" - 6:00PM
TBN - "Jimmy Fortune: Hits & Hymns" - 7:00PM
The Walk TV - "Jimmy Fortune: Hits & Hymns" - *check local listings
TLN - "Jimmy Fortune: Hits & Hymns" - *check local listings
Hope TV "Jimmy Fortune: Hits & Hymns" - 12:00AM

March 20
Heartland - "Jimmy Fortune: Hits & Hymns" - 12:00PM, 8:00PM
Hope TV - "Jimmy Fortune: Hits & Hymns" - 12:00AM

The Country Music Hall of Fame singer has been riding high on the charts with Hits & Hymns, which became Fortune's first solo Top Ten record on the Billboard's Top Country Albums chart following its release. The project has secured Fortune some of the biggest ink of his career, including spreads in NASH Country Weekly, Homecoming Magazine, Billboard and more.

The "Elizabeth" singer will also be hitting the road for a blockbuster 2016 tour. Along the way, fans can catch Fortune performing tracks from Hits & Hymns, along with old Statler Brothers favorites like "More Than a Name on a Wall." With over 4 decades in the music business, the Gospel Music Hall of Fame member delivers a unique and intimate performance that will leave fans wanting more. The tour will also include the 13th annual Jimmy Fortune Country Music Cruisein July, where fans will get an up-close and personal experience, while exploring the beautiful scenery of Alaska.

Jimmy Fortune On Tour:
Mar 19 - Nelson County, Va. - Nelson County High School
Apr 03 - Elkins, W. Va. - American Mountain Theater
Arp 06 - Nashville, Tenn. - Tin Pan South
Apr 16 - Weirsdale, Fla. - Orange Blossom Opry
Apr 30 - Prairie Du Sac, Wis. - River Arts Center
May 03 - Branson, Mo. - Starlite Theatre
May 12 - Syracuse, N.Y. - Landmark Theatre
May 14 - Wilkesboro, N.C. - John A Walker Community Center
May 20 - Scottsburg, Ind. - Ross Country Jamboree
May 21 - Scottsburg, Ind. - Ross Country Jamboree
May 27 - Gatlinburg, Tenn. - Gatlinburg Convention Center
Jun 04 - New Holland, Pa. - Yoder's Restaurant
Jun 18 - Bremen, Ga. - Mill Town Music Hall
Jun 25 - Benton, Ky.- Kentucky Opry
Jul 04 - Radford, Va. - Bisset Park
Jul 11 - Hopkins, Minn. - Hopkins Center for the Arts
Jul 17-24 - Alaskan Cruise
Jul 28 - Livingston, Mont. - Music Ranch Montana