J.J. Hairston
Gospel Singer
Gospel singer best known as the leader and main songwriter of the Youthful Praise choir. He and the choir have enjoyed great success among evangelical listeners with releases like 2002's Awesome God and 2014's I See Victory.
He originally formed Youthful Praise out of Turner's Faith Temple in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
His profile was raised considerably after he was featured on Late Night with Conan O'Brien.
He married a woman named Trina, with whom he has children named James, Janay and Jayelle.
His album Thank You for the Change features gospel star Coko.