Bobby Jones Gospel | Dr. Bobby Jones
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Dr. Bobby Jones - Dr. Bobby Jones was born in Henry County, Tennessee. He excelled academically, graduating from high school at age 15.<BR><BR><B>Celebrate the 30th Anniverary of "Bobby Jones Gospel."<BR><BR>Tune in Sunday, Oct. 3 for the season premiere.
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Dr. Bobby Jones - He earned his bachelor’s degree in elementary education by age 19, and went on to pursue his masters and doctorate degrees.
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Dr. Bobby Jones - While teaching elementary school, Dr. Jones introduced the pilot for “Bobby Jones Gospel” to WSMV-TV in Nashville.
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Dr. Bobby Jones - WSMV-TV picked up the show, and it ran in Nashville from 1976 until it was picked up by BET for national syndication in 1980.
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Dr. Bobby Jones - In addition to “Bobby Jones Gospel,” Dr. Jones has hosted “Bobby Jones World,” and “Let’s Talk Church.”
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Dr. Bobby Jones - Normally a host, Dr. Jones has also acted in various movies, TV shows and plays.
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Dr. Bobby Jones - “Video Gospel,” which debuted in 1989 under Dr. Jones’ leadership, was originally the only national television outlet for gospel videos.
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Dr. Bobby Jones - Dr. Jones has won many awards, including an NAACP Image Award, a Grammy, a Dove Award and more.
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Dr. Bobby Jones - In 2002, President George Bush awarded him the Leader of Gospel Industry Award. He was also the recipient of the 2002 Uplift Award by Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee on behalf of the United States Congress.