Gospel Group J.J. Hairston & Youthful Praise Re-signs with Light Records

March 8, 2011 (Nashville, TN) — Popular gospel recording artists, JJ Hairston & Youthful Praise, will continue their recording relationship with long time partner Light Records.

JJ Hairston & Youthful Praise started their recording career in 2004, with the release of  Awesome God which
was their debut project on Light Records.  Youthful Praise has since
enjoyed great success and has established themselves as one of today’s
significant contemporary choirs.

Their current project, RESTING ON HIS PROMISE, has topped the charts over the last year, yielding two hit songs; the title single, “Resting On His Promise,” and everyone’s favorite “Lord You’re Mighty.”    

“I’m
so excited about renewing my contract with Light records. James
Robinson, Evidence Gospel and Light Records have had a key role in my
entering into the gospel music industry,” said Hairston. 
“Furthermore, the staff at Light are like family to me. So my contract
renewal was not only a smart business move for me and YP, but also a
re-commitment to my extended family at Light records.”  

SVP & General Manager of Light Records, James Robinson
said, “I am very pleased that JJ Hairston & Youthful Praise has
decided to continue their long time relationship with Light Records.  JJ
has been with Light his entire musical career and it speaks volumes
that he’s chosen to stay.  I am honored to be associated with this very powerful artist and ministry and have great anticipation for his future.”  

Hairston
was recently the opening act on the 2011 Stellar Awards and  can be
seen on TBN in upcoming episodes of the new show 15th Street Live.  JJ Hairston & Youthful Praise have plans for a live recording this Summer.