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J.J. Hairston
J.J. Hairston grew up in Bridgeport, Connecticut, where he started singing in his church choir as a boy. In the 1990s, he formed the youth choir Youthful...
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J.J. Hairston grew up in Bridgeport, Connecticut, where he started singing in his church choir as a boy. In the 1990s, he formed the youth choir Youthful Praise at his church, which became the foundation for his work. His 2021 song "Not Holding Back," featuring Naomi Raine and Melissa Bethea, became a significant gospel release.
Hairston's discography includes albums like "After This" from 2015, "You Deserve It" from 2017, and "Victory: Live Worship Experience" from 2022. He leads the J.J. Hairston & Youthful Praise choir, which includes vocalists like Naomi Raine, Melissa Bethea, Kelvin Grant, and Marcus Cole.
In Bridgeport, Hairston established the J.J. Hairston Youth Center to provide support and mentorship to underprivileged youth in his community.
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