In 1996, White meet Diamond backstage before his MGM appearance, where he asked Neil to autograph his photo from 1977. Neil replied, "Is this me or you?" and signed; "Only Memorex can tell" White was extremely flattered. In a January 2002 interview, Diamond was asked about all of the Neil tribute performers, and replied "I've heard a few of them and I'm always complimented by their efforts and dedication, but my favorite is a young man named Jay White."

In 1989, White's career took an exciting turn. "Legends in Concert" producer John Stuart had heard of the singer's talent through a mutual friend and asked him to audition. Both producer and performer were thrilled with the results, landing White his first Legends performance for seven weeks in Reno as the closing act in a new "Living Legends" show. Upon its close, Stuart asked White to join Legends at the Imperial Palace as the first "Living" legend in the Las Vegas production (the show originally portrayed performers of the past).

As a performer, White's popularity grows by leaps and bounds because his dedication to accuracy, his respect for the singer/composer, and his attention to detail from the office to the stage has put him at the top of his class. There is no doubt about it -- when it comes to a portrayal of the worlds most well-known Diamond, Jay White is a real gem.