
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. Dixo...
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This heartwarming Homecoming gathering features timeless songs sung around a cozy campfire with gospel music's most beloved friends. With unprecedented access to fun, relaxed moments with the Homecoming family, A Campfire Homecoming brings you into the Homecoming family circle and offers a front row seat to the authentic joy and camaraderie that defines this family of artists.

Rock of Ages offers a rich treasury of the great hymns of the church sung by gospel music’s most influential voices. Hosted by Bill and Gloria Gaither, this 90-minute video celebration features time-honored favorites, including moving performances by Mark Lowry, Sue Dodge and a wonderful choir of gospel music’s finest voices and pioneers.

The 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.

The Gaither Homecoming Tour celebrates its 10th anniversary in a big way by capturing all the sounds and excitement of a concert-in-the-round on video in Live From Toronto.This one-of-a-kind event showcases performances by the Gaither Vocal Band, Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, Russ Taff, Jessy Dixon and many more!

Join 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!

Something is spooking the inhabitants of Gaither's Pond. Is the villain really as monstrous as it appears or is something fishy going on in the waters of the Pond? The courage of one little dragonfly in braving the culprit teaches all her friends a valuable lesson: God is truly bigger than any fear.

This gathering of Homecoming Friends at the Indiana Roof Ballroom produced one of the most worshipful studio celebrations recorded. Dropping by to share stories from their spiritual journeys are our good friends Randy Travis and the Oak Ridge Boys.

Bill and Gloria Gaither with their homecoming friends filmed at the Orpheum Theater in Memphis Tennesee

Good News with Bill & Gloria Gaither and their Homecoming Friends. Friends share good, good news. Includes: Good News Good, Good News - Tim Riley My Burdens Have Rolled Away That Old-Time Religion - Tanya Good Sykes Trying To Get A Glimpse - The Cathedrals You Can Lean On Me - Babbie Mason I'm Longing For Jesus To Come Back - LaBreeska Hemphill, Roger McDuff, John McDuff, Anthony Burger The Ninety And Nine - Donnie Sumner, The Talley Trio I'm Free - Lynda Randle, David Phelps When He Set Me Free - Russ Taff Thank You, Jesus - Stephen Hill, Lillie Knauls, Jessy Dixon, Babbie Mason, Lynda Randle, Meadowlark Lemon, Buddy Greene Lord, Feed Your Children - Michael English Except For Grace / Grace Grater Than Our Sin - The Martins What A Meeting In The Air - Rosa Nell Speer Powell, Mary Tom (Speer) Reid, Ben Speer, Guy Penrod, David Phelps, Vestal Goodman, Jeanne Johnson, LaBreeska Hemphill, Glen Payne, George Younce, Rex Nelon, Ray Dean Reese

The Homecoming Friends recall Christmases long, long ago, while showcasing familiar Christmas Carols and new Gaither-penned songs like "Come And See What's Happenin'." The Old Friends Quartet fronted by Jake Hess and George Younce makes its debut, and Bill pays tribute to the pioneers of Southern Gospel music. "What A Wonderful World," performed by Russ Taff, is dedicated to the memory of Homecoming regular Bob Cain.
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