Songs Of An American Dreamer, the forthcoming live-in-the-studio album and DVD from Country Music Hall of Fame inductee Jimmy Fortune, continues to unfold with the release of its second single, “Thank God for Mamma and Daddy.” The track is available everywhere today via Gaither Music.
Written and performed by Fortune, “Thank God for Mamma and Daddy” is a moving tribute to the foundational role of parents in shaping a child’s life. With his unmistakable tenor and storytelling charm, Fortune paints a picture of the faith, simplicity, and enduring love that shaped his upbringing.
“’Thank God for Mamma and Daddy’ was inspired by my mother and father. Growing up in the hills of Virginia, it was a great childhood. With all the memories of growing up in a simple place, in a simple town, with a mother and father who spent a lot of time praying for their children. We had such good times and it’s a celebration of both of them,” said Fortune.
The song is featured on Songs Of An American Dreamer, a 14-song collection of career-spanning favorites and newly written material — available everywhere on June 27, 2025. Recorded live in the studio, the project showcases Fortune’s legendary voice in an intimate setting filled with warmth, reflection, and joy. The companion DVD, hosted by Ricky Skaggs and Sharon White, includes stories and conversations that bring each track to life.
The album revisits Fortune’s beloved work with the Statler Brothers—including classics like “Elizabeth,” “My Only Love,” and “More Than a Name on a Wall”—while shining a light on highlights from his solo career and new songs that carry forward his message of faith and gratitude.
Fortune, who spent over two decades as a member of the iconic Statler Brothers, is also set to release his memoir Jimmy Fortune: The Story of an American Dreamer later this year.
Fortune is currently living in Tennessee, writing, touring, and recording music. He is also working on a book titled Jimmy Fortune: The Story of an American Dreamer which is planned for release later in 2025.
For tour dates and more info, visit www.JimmyFortune.com.
CD Track List:
1. Earl’s Song/Virginia Dreams
2.Thank God For Mamma And Daddy
3.The End Of The World
4. This Old Guitar
5. We Won’t Forget You
6. Elizabeth
7. My Only Love
8. Too Much On My Heart
9.More Than A Name On A Wall
10. On The Other Side
11. I Believe
12. Closer To You
13. Jealous Of The Angels
14. Old Friend I Call Home
DVD Track List:
1. Earl’s Song/Virginia Dreams
2. Thank God For Mamma And Daddy
3. The End Of The World
4. Old Friend I Call Home
5. This Old Guitar
6. We Won’t Forget You
7. Elizabeth
8. My Only Love
9. Too Much On My Heart
10. More Than A Name On A Wall
11. On The Other Side
12. I Believe
13. Closer To You
14. Jealous Of The Angels
About Gaither Music Group: One of the largest independent Christian music companies in the world and a household name for millions of fans, Gaither Music Group (part of Sun Label Group, which encompasses Gaither Music, Sun Records, Green Hill, emeraldwave by Green Hill, and Rural Rhythm), in partnership with Primary Wave Music Publishing, is known worldwide for its award-winning and top-selling recordings, including the Gaither Gospel Series, of which 133 products have been certified gold, platinum, or multi-platinum.
These recordings, which encompass more than 200 video copyrights, showcase gospel music pioneers; many of the finest performers in the gospel and country genres; up-and-coming acts; and country artists including The Oak Ridge Boys, Jimmy Fortune, Joey+Rory, Alabama, Alan Jackson, The Statler Brothers, George Jones, Vince Gill, Josh Turner, Tennessee Ernie Ford, The Isaacs, and others.
The Gaither Music Group brand has partnered with established artists including The Estate of Whitney E. Houston, Sandi Patty, Gloria Gaynor, Steven Curtis Chapman, and a host of acclaimed talent from various fields of music. Gaither Music Group has garnered sales of more than 40 million DVDs and CDs, including such PBS stalwarts as Billy Graham: God’s Ambassador, the only authorized video autobiography of Reverend Billy Graham; The Gospel Music of Johnny Cash; and three Elvis Presley projects, including He Touched Me and The Gospel Music of Elvis Presley, in conjunction with the Elvis Presley Estate.
Gaither Music Group developed a strategic partnership with Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® in 2008; and its alliances with Capitol Christian Music Group, Virgin Music Label & Artist Services, Universal Music Group, and Time Life Music remain bedrocks for the company. Most recently, the Gaither Music TV YouTube channel crossed the 3.7 billion life-to-date streaming benchmark and hosts more than 3.5 million subscribers
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