James fortune biography

American musician, songwriter, and producer

For the member of the Georgia House of Representatives, see James R. Fortune Jr.

Musical artist

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

James fortune biography

He is also a radio personality on 1190 AM WLIB.

Music career

James Fortune & FIYA's highly debut CD, You Survived, was released in September 2004. He was honored at the 19th annual ASCAP Rhythm and Soul Music Awards for his hit single "You Survived" off the same album.^[1] "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.^{[citation needed]} The radio single, "God Can" features Micah Stampley and Zacardi Cortez.^{[citation needed]} Fortune received a 2006 ASCAP Writers Award for "You Survived".^{[citation needed]} FIYA has been nominated four years in a row for the Texas Gospel Youth & Young Adult Choir of the year.