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What a Time to Be Alive: The Dr. Bobby Jones Era - Dr. Jones had 35 beautiful years in the gospel spotlight and has brought tons of gospel musicians into the spotlight, too! (Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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The Beginning - In the beginning, Bobby Jones Gospel welcomed gospel music's largest names, from Kirk Franklin to Vicky Winans to Dottie Peoples and Donnie McClurkin and many more, along with well known preachers and popular faces among the Christian community. (Photo: Carrie Devorah / WENN)

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Season Farewell - As Bobby Jones says farewell to his critically acclaimed gospel show Bobby Jones Gospel, he opens up a new chapter in his career. Bobby Jones Gospel touched many lives and created a platform for gospel artists throughout his thirty-five years on TV. (Photo: Kris Connor/Getty Images for BET Networks)

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Make a Joyful Noise - In Bobby Jones's book, he shares stories about his life, from growing up poor to how Christian music was important to him. He also discussed his personal relationships with celebs, such as Shirley Caesar, the Winans family and more. (Photo: St Martins Press)

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Nashville Super Choir - The praise-filled super choir has been rocking the stage with the one and only Bobby Jones for quite some time and it looks like they're here to stay! (Photo: Kris Connor/Getty Images for BET Networks)

Photo By Photo: Kris Connor/Getty Images for BET Networks

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All that Glitters Is Gold - In 1982, Bobby Jones and his choir New Life were nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Performance by a Black Contemporary Gospel Group for the Soul Set Free album. In 1984, he received the Grammy Award for Best Vocal Duo for a Soul/Gospel Performance for the single “I’m So Glad I’m Standing Here Today.” (Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Dove Awards)

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Preach! - With Bobby Jones Gospel celebrating its final season, there have been many tribute performances and interviews paying homage to the gospel legacy that Bobby Jones leaves behind and thanking him for all his years of work. (Photo: Kris Connor/Getty Images for BET Networks)

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Beyond Stellar - Bobby Jones won three Stellar Awards, three Trumpet Awards and a presidential commendation from President George W. Bush, which is a huge deal. (Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Stellar Awards)

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Celebrate Gospel - Bobby Jones has earned his spot among the gospel greats for his endless passion for the people of God and giving them a space to perform their talents. (Photo: Chris Pizzello/AP PHOTO)