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Jessy Dixon

Jessy Dixon

Acting · 0.3 popularity

Age

88

Movies

14

TV

0

Born
March 12, 1938 – September 26, 2011
From
San Antonio, Texas

Biography

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.

Works

14 films

Paul Simon and Friends | The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song

Paul Simon and Friends | The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song

20076.2

Joy to the World

Joy to the World

1996

Homecoming Texas Style

Homecoming Texas Style

19967.5

The Legend at Gaither's Pond

The Legend at Gaither's Pond

2003

Sweet Sweet Spirit

Sweet Sweet Spirit

19998.0

Freedom Band

Freedom Band

20024.5

Canadian Homecoming

Canadian Homecoming

20063.8

Live From Toronto

Live From Toronto

2006

Memphis Homecoming

Memphis Homecoming

2000

Christmas in the Country

Christmas in the Country

2000

All Day Singing at The Dome

All Day Singing at The Dome

19987.8

Rock of Ages

Rock of Ages

200810.0

A Campfire Homecoming

A Campfire Homecoming

2008

Good News

Good News

2000