- J. G. Whitfield
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Birth_name = Jesse Gillis Whitfield
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Notable_instruments =Jesse Gillis Whitfield (1915-2006), also known as J.G. or Whit, is a
gospel music ian,music promoter , and member of theSouthern Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame.Biography
He served in the Air Force and then formed the Gospel Melody Quartet in 1947. Glen Allred joined him in 1952, with
Les Beasley coming on board the following year. In 1954, the group name was changed to theFlorida Boys . Whitfield continued to manage and sing bass until he left the group in 1958. He soon formed theDixie Echoes , another Florida-based group. During this time period, Whitfield was also getting experience as a concert promoter across the South. He also helped launch theGospel Singing Jubilee program on television. In 1969, he started the "Singing News ", a publication originally used to promote his concerts.In 1997, the
Southern Gospel Music Association recognized Whitfield by adding him to their Hall of Fame.References
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