Light Records' Recording Artist, JJ Hairston and Youthful Praise Receive Nine First-Round Stellar Nominations

Online, August 20, 2010 (Newswire.com) - LIGHT RECORDS' RECORDING ARTIST, JJ HAIRSTON AND YOUTHFUL PRAISE RECEIVE NINE FIRST- ROUND STELLAR AWARD NOMINATIONS

With a chart topping album that has saturated Billboard for over 40 weeks, Light Records' recording artist, JJ Hairston and Youthful Praise continue to make tremendous strides in the Gospel music industry with their thought-provoking single, Resting On His Promise. This dynamic group of vocalists has emerged with nine Stellar Award nominations in the first round that include Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, CD of the Year, Choir of the Year, Producer of the Year,, Contemporary CD of the Year, Contemporary Choir of the Year, Recorded Music Packaging of the Year and Praise and Worship CD of the Year.

Having most recently participated as a judge on the Verizon How Sweet The Sound, an annually held national choir competition, Hairston and Youthful Praise continue to receive rave reviews for their breath-taking performances, energetic styles and heartfelt messages.

Released September 1, 2009, JJ Hairston and Youthful Praise's most recent collection, "Resting On His Promise," has been hailed as a refreshing anthem for today's tough times and has remained a top contender at Billboard with their current hit single, "Lord You're Mighty."

More information on JJ Hairston and Youthful Praise can be found at www.youthfulpraise.org and www.facebook.com/Youthful.Praise.

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