Jessy Dixon Movies, TV Shows, and Filmography

Jessy Dixon

Jessy Dixon

Acting

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.

Filmography Movies

Acting

Sweet Sweet Spirit movie poster
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Sweet Sweet Spirit

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Sweet Sweet Spirit
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Homecoming Texas Style movie poster
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Homecoming Texas Style

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Homecoming Texas Style
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Live From Toronto movie poster
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Live From Toronto

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Live From Toronto
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All Day Singing at The Dome movie poster
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All Day Singing at The Dome

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All Day Singing at The Dome
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A Campfire Homecoming movie poster
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A Campfire Homecoming

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A Campfire Homecoming
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Freedom Band movie poster
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Freedom Band

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Freedom Band
Canadian Homecoming movie poster
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Canadian Homecoming

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Canadian Homecoming
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Paul Simon and Friends | The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song movie poster
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Paul Simon and Friends | The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song

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Paul Simon and Friends | The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song
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Memphis Homecoming movie poster
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Memphis Homecoming

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Memphis Homecoming
Good News movie poster
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Good News

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Good News

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