The Paragon Record label joined forces with Gary S. Paxton, who was starting the NewPax label at the same time, and the two labels shared a catalog series. NewPax was established by Gary Paxton in 1975. In 1971, he converted to Christianity. He changed his behavior and things improved. Paragon issued albums in the Christian field, but also issued country albums as well as chorale music.
Truth is still active today.
NewPax and Paragon were distributed by Word Records until 1980. Both Paragon and NewPax switched to distribution by Benson in 1980, and MacKenzie became the President of Benson. Along the way, MacKenzie helped establish dozens of Contemporary Christian artists. This was before he began playing piano for Amy Grant on the road, and before he joined the newly-formed Reunion Records in 1982. This helpfulness was rewarded a few years ago when he was named to the Gospel Music Hall of Fame.