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Something Good - A Tennessee native who had big dreams, Bobby Jones took his passion for music and gospel to another level. Since his work on Video Gospel, Jones brought the genre to the mainstream and became an ambassador along the way. (Photo: Courtesy ZOMBA Records)

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Spiritual Teacher - Early on in his career Jones was an elementary school teacher. It was during this time that he would think of ideas for gospel programming. (Photo: Tennessee State University)

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Staple - Before bringing Bobby Jones Gospel to BET, Jones hosted a gospel show that was broadcast primarily in the Nashville, TN, area. In 1980, he launched the aforementioned show on BET and it has remained a staple on the network ever since. (Photo: UPI Photo/ Phil McCarten /Landov)

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Hitmaker - Jones has also released over 10 albums in his career. In 1984 he won a Grammy for Best Soul Gospel Performance by a Duo or Group. (Photo: Earl E. Gibson III/BET)

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Spreading the Word - Jones also spearheads the Dr. Bobby Jones International Gospel Industry Retreat, a gospel conference that serves as a networking event for those in the industry and outside of it trying to break in. (Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Stellar Awards)

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Flashback - Jones made an appearance at last year's Celebration of Gospel and surely moved the crowd. His penchant for the stage is an undeniable experience. (Photo: Earl Gibson III/BET)

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Award Enthusiast - Having pushed the boundaries of gospel music, Jones is a reliable constant at gospel awards shows. Here he makes an appearance at the Stellar Awards. (Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images)

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Get Ready! - No stranger to the game, Bobby Jones continues to brighten up Sunday mornings with his show and makes appearances on gospel stages worldwide. (Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for The Stellar Awards)