JJ Hairston

JJ Hairston & YP Mark 20th Year of God-Praising Albums

Contemporary gospel group releases new single, “Miracle Worker” After two decades of singing contemporary gospel, JJ Hairston and Youthful Praise still delight in lifting God’s name. They have charted several award-winning tracks over the years, yet the group continues to release more songs about the Lord. Their latest single, “Miracle Worker,” is dominating the airwaves and Hairston hopes listeners will be encouraged by its message. “We’re excited about “Miracle Worker” and believe the song is uplifting,” said Hairston, who spoke with the L.A. Sentinel while in Los Angeles for the Gospel Music Workshop of America’s annual board meeting on March

McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour Brings Sounds of Joy to Taste of Soul

The McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour made its final stop at the Taste of Soul in the presence of more than 350,000 attendees and it was nothing short of amazing! The critically acclaimed gospel stage, sponsored by McDonald’s and dedicated in the memory of the late Brenda Marsh-Mitchell, featured a number of performances from the nation’s biggest gospel music acts. Hitting the stage to bring hope, inspiration and a whole lot of joy were singers and songwriters Donald Lawrence, Deitrick Haddon, Rickey Dillard, Geneen White, JJ Hairston, Canton Jones, Todd Dulaney, Paul Porter of the Christianaires, Renee Spearman, Lonnie Hunter,

McDonald’s Reinforces Commitment to Community Through 12th Annual Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour at the Taste of Soul Family Festival

Free concert series continues support for Ronald McDonald House Charities, introduces new scholarship for one HBCU student McDonald’s USA announced the return of one of its staple events, the 12th annual Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour. The free event, which features an award-winning line-up, will take place at the Taste of Soul Family Festival on Saturday, Oct. 20, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., on the Brenda Marsh-Mitchell Gospel Stage, located on the corner of Crenshaw Blvd., and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Both national and regional artists will sing a wide range of gospel music. Los Angeles-area performers include recording

Mary Mary Reunites at this Year’s Stellar Gospel Music Awards

On March 25, Central City Productions completed the taping of the 2018 Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards in Las Vegas at the Orleans Arena.  The annual show hailed as an, “epic night in gospel music,” was hosted by Kirk Franklin. The telecast will premiere on TV One, Good Friday, March 30, at 9/8c . Additionally, the Stellar Awards will air in national broadcast syndication March 31-May 6, 2018.