CHART-TOPPING SINGLE & ALBUM “YOU DESERVE IT” CONTINUES TO RISE ON BILLBOARD CHARTS (WASHINGTON D.C.)

 – April 13, 2017 – You Deserve It, the sixth album from JJ Hairston & Youthful Praise, continues to soar high on the Billboard Gospel charts. The album is currently sitting at #4 on the Billboard Gospel Top Albums Chart; the single “You Deserve It,” is currently sitting at #1 on the Gospel Digital Sales Chart and #2 on Billboard’s Gospel Airplay chart. The excitement created by the album’s self-titled first single has translated into a highly anticipated national tour with Hairston and his contemporary Tye Tribbett. Both men are set to embark on the “Bloody Win Tour;” kicking off in Orlando this weekend.

Fresh from a powerful performance at the 32nd Stellar Gospel Music Awards, Hairston’s unique praise and worship style is becoming a trend amongst millennial worshippers. Watch JJ Hairston and Youthful Praise’s performance from the 32nd Stellar Gospel Music Awards here: https://youtu.be/fd4ER1JXEdM. The Stellar Awards airs in national broadcast syndication on 170 stations in over 150 markets around the country from April 14 – May 7, 2017. For more information visit stellartv.com.

 The album You Deserve It is available everywhere now and was recorded live at City of Praise Ministries in Hyattsville, MD (where Hairston is the director of music and arts). The 18-track project boasts new recordings of Youthful Praise’s biggest hits alongside new songs with guest artists including Grammy® Award nominated singer, songwriter and producer, Travis Greene.