 An innovator in the Southern Gospel world, he introduced a newer sound by adding guitars in addition to vocals as he and Glen Allred both sang and played bass and electric guitar, respectively.In the 1960s and 1970s, Beasley co-produced the popular syndicated television program The Gospel Singing Jubilee, which introduced Southern Gospel Music to other areas of the country.He also served as President of the Gospel Music Association in 1970 and 1971, and co-designed the Dove Award statue.