CHICAGO (AP) - Jessy Dixon, a singer and songwriter who introduced his energetic style of gospel music to wider audiences by serving as pop singer Paul Simon's opening act, died Monday. He was 73.

Faith Outreach Center will resound with righteous sound Sunday morning as Grammy-winning gospel musician the Rev. Jessy Dixon regales fans with everything from Amazing Grace to It's a Highway to ...

AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File-FILE – In this May 23, 2007 file photo, Jessy Dixon, left, performs with Yolanda Adams in Washington. Dixon, whose extensive travels helped popularize gospel music ...

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 ...