Chart topping, GRAMMY®nominated, Billboard Music Award and multiple Stellar Award-winning JJ Hairston & Youthful Praise are hailed for their high-energy live shows and hit melodies that have driven the sounds of gospel, contemporary worship and praise forward since their first album in 2001. JJ Hairston & Youthful Praise have inspired listeners everywhere for over 15 years, with beloved songs “Awesome God,” “Resting on His Promise,” “After This,” “Lord You’re Mighty,” “Bless Me” "You Deserve It," and more. Currently, Hairston is the Governor for the D.C. Chapter of the National Recording Academy and member of the nomination committee, he also serves as Director of Music at City of Praise Family Ministries in the Washington D.C. area.