Nashville, TN (May 30, 2025) — 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 Mama and Daddy.” The track is available everywhere today via Gaither Music. 

Written and performed by Fortune, “Thank God for Mama 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 Mama 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. 

 

For more information, visit www.JimmyFortune.com 

 

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 JimmyFortune.com.

 

1. Earl’s Song/Virginia Dreams  

2.Thank God For Mama 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 

1. Earl’s Song/Virginia Dreams  

2. Thank God For Mama 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 ofSun Label Group, which encompassesGaither Music,Sun Records,Green Hill,emeraldwave by Green Hill, andRural Rhythm), in partnership withPrimary 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 Travis Tritt, Reba McEntire, The Oak Ridge Boys, Jimmy Fortune, Joey+Rory, Alabama, Alan Jackson, The Statler Brothers, George Jones, Vince Gill, Josh Turner, Whitney Houston, 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 50 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 4 billion life-to-date streaming benchmark and hosts more than 3.7 million subscribers.  

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