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J.J. Hairston

Gospel Music Artist; Leader of Youthful Praise

J.J. Hairston
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Bridgeport, CT, USA
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Live Event: $20,000 - $30,000
Virtual Event: $10,000 - $20,000
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Black Heritage, Black History Month, Celebrity, Diversity & Inclusion, Entertainers, Faith & Religion, Music
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J.J. Hairston Biography

Youthful Praise and worship leader, James "J.J." Hairston, have both traveled the world, ministered the gospel and garnered national and international recognition. Through their career, YP has set a new standard for the "church choir" and have no signs of slowing down. With 17 years in the ministry, YP has undoubtedly learned to trust what God has done and will continue to do for them.

Founded in 1992, the 35-member choir was birthed out of their home church. Cathedral of Praise in Bridgeport, Connecticut, where the group remains as one of the church's choirs. As their ministry grew they began singing background for artists such as Destiny's Child, Pastor Shirley Caesar and SWV, to name a few.

Currently Hairston writes, produces and leads YP, although in his youth he did not imagine himself in such a position. Growing up in Brooklyn, New York, Hairston spent most of his time at Mt. Sinai Cathedral COGIC where his grandfather Bishop C.L. Sexton was the pastor and his mother served as choir director. J.J. would watch daily as the ministry was laid before him, but never thought he would follow in his mother's footsteps. Soon after his family moved to Bridgeport, Connecticut, J.J. was struck with a tragedy as a good friend was shot and killed. At that point, Hairston made a decision to make a change in his life and began directing the Central High School Gospel Choir, subsequently joining YP.

After years of singing in the choir, Hairston became co-director of YP alongside Shawn Brown. When Brown left YP to become a pastor, Hairston stepped into the position as director. Already co-writing, arranging and producing many of the songs, Hairston took his responsibilities and continued developing the signature sound that people have grown to love from YP.

He and his choir Youthful Praise continue to travel extensively due to the huge success of songs that J.J. has written or co-written including his current Billboard chart-topping song, "Resting on Promise," his hit worship song, "Lord You're Mighty," and of course, Youthful Praise's groundbreaking song, "Incredible God - Incredible Praise."

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 11/21/2023.

J.J. Hairston Videos

  • J.J. Hairston & Youthful Praise - After This
    J.J. Hairston & Youthful Praise - After This
    New music from J.J. Hairston & Youthful Praise! From their March 27th album "AFTER THIS" on Light Records/eOne.
  • Youthful Praise - Incredible God, Incredible Praise
    Youthful Praise - Incredible God, Incredible Praise
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J.J. Hairston is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book J.J. Hairston for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. J.J. Hairston generally travels from Bridgeport, CT, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Le'Andria Johnson, Kierra Sheard, Regina Belle, Casey J and Jamie Grace. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling J.J. Hairston for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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