Jimmy Fortune Shares the Sweet Story of How He Met His Wife Nina — A Love Built on Faith and Friendship
In a touching and often humorous moment during the 2023 Country Music Cruise, beloved country and gospel singer Jimmy Fortune opened up about one of the most meaningful chapters of his life — how he met his wife, Nina. The story, shared live on stage, gave fans a glimpse into not just the man behind the voice, but the heart behind the music.
Jimmy, known for his soulful tenor and his time with The Statler Brothers, didn’t meet Nina in a whirlwind of fame or on the road. Their love story began with something much more grounded: friendship, patience, and prayer. Jimmy revealed that before they ever became a couple, he and Nina were simply two people going through life’s ups and downs, supporting each other as friends.
At the time, both were healing from past heartbreak and seeking a deeper purpose. Jimmy, leaning on his faith, said he had prayed for someone who would truly understand and walk beside him — not just in life, but spiritually. Little did he know, Nina had been praying the same prayer.
As their bond grew over conversations, laughter, and shared values, something quietly began to change. One day, Jimmy said, he realized: “She’s the one. She always has been.” Their friendship blossomed into a deep, lasting love, and before long, they knew they had found in each other what they had each been searching for.
Jimmy’s eyes filled with emotion as he spoke of the day he told Nina how he truly felt — and how grateful he was that she said “yes” not only to love, but to life together.
Fans in the audience were visibly touched, some moved to tears by the sincerity of his story. It was a reminder that true love doesn’t always arrive with fireworks — sometimes it comes softly, wrapped in trust, faith, and shared hopes.
Today, Jimmy and Nina Fortune are more than just husband and wife. They are partners in every sense — traveling together, serving others through music, and reminding audiences everywhere that real love is possible at any stage in life, especially when it’s built on God’s timing.