Jessy Dixon
Actor · 1938 – 2011 · San Antonio, Texas
Jessy Dixon (1938–2011) was an American gospel singer, songwriter, and pianist known for his dynamic style. Born in Texas, he moved to Chicago, where he was discovered by the "King of Gospel", James Cleveland, who sang & recorded his early songs. He gained fame after performing at the 1972 Newport Jazz Festival and collaborated with Paul Simon for eight years, appearing on several hit albums. Dixon wrote over 200 songs, recorded by artists like Amy Grant and Cher, and released over 20 albums, earning seven Grammy nominations. A regular on Bill Gaither’s Homecoming series, he died of cancer in 2011, leaving a lasting gospel legacy.
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Movie6.2MusicDocumentaryThe Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song will honor either a songwriter, interpreter, or singer/songwriter whose career reflects lifetime achievement in promoting the genre of song as a vehicle of artistic expression and cultural understanding. Paul Simon, one of America's most respected songwriters and musicians, was the recipient of the first annual Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. Named in honor of the legendary George and Ira Gershwin, the award recognizes the profound and positive effect of popular music on the world's culture.
Movie3.8MusicJoin Bill and Gloria Gaither and their Homecoming Friends as they travel north to Toronto for a Canadian Homecoming. You'll love this toe-tapping, uplifting and exciting concert-in-the-round experience, taped before a sold-out audience in Toronto's Air Canada Centre!
Canadian Homecoming
2006 · 2 votes