Country and Gospel Music star Jimmy Fortune is performing Friday at the Knoxville Performing Arts Center and tickets are still available.

The concert will start at 7:00 and Fortune will be performing with special guests Lori King and Junction 63. Jimmy Fortune is a well-known country and gospel music artist and singer/songwriter. He is best known as a member of the legendary country group, The Statler Brothers. Lori King and Junction 63 is a talented regional band that is well known in the bluegrass music scene. Jimmy Fortune has been inducted into the country music hall of fame as a member of the Statler brothers. Fortune tells KNIA/KRLS radio that he enjoys coming to play in Knoxville.

“We’ve been out there a few times and played in Knoxville, Iowa and every time we come we just enjoy seeing the people. It’s the heart of America. I love getting to talk to everybody and shake hands after the show is over with. Getting to catch up a little bit and hear about what is going on in their lives, so we’re looking forward to coming out to Knoxville.”

Tickets to this concert can be purchased here. Hear more from Fortune on today’s Let’s Talk Knoxville.