JJ Hairston & Youthful Praise Release Soul-Stirring New Single “Nothing Else”

GRAMMY®-nominated and multi-award-winning gospel powerhouse JJ Hairston & Youthful Praise are ushering in a spiritual awakening with their latest release, “Nothing Else” featuring Trina Hairston and David Wilford. The electrifying new single is a passionate cry for God’s glory and presence—a sonic revival meant to stir hearts and renew faith across the globe.

“Nothing Else” isn’t just a song—it’s an anthem. With soaring vocals, electrifying instrumentation, and raw spiritual intensity, it calls believers to return to the heart of worship and surrender to the power of divine presence. The track is already resonating with audiences, affirming JJ Hairston’s unwavering commitment to music that transforms and inspires.

With deep roots in ministry and music, JJ Hairston and Youthful Praise (also known as YP) began their journey as a 35-member church choir in Bridgeport, Connecticut in 1991. Over three decades later, they’ve become global worship leaders and Billboard chart-toppers, best known for their breakout hit “You Deserve It.” That song alone became a modern gospel classic, topping Billboard’s Hot Gospel Songs Chart in 2017 and earning JJ Hairston a Grammy nomination for Best Gospel Performance/Song.

The group’s accolades include Stellar Gospel Music Awards, a Billboard Music Award, and an ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Award. Hairston has performed on national platforms including Good Morning America, the Stellar Gospel Music Awards, Essence Festival, MegaFest, and the McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour.

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Beyond the music, JJ Hairston continues to uplift communities as the Senior Pastor of The Gathering Place church in Washington, D.C., where he and his wife Trina lead a thriving congregation. He is also the CEO of Jamestown Music, a label focused on producing gospel music that fuels faith and fosters spiritual growth.

As “Nothing Else” makes its mark, JJ Hairston and Youthful Praise remind us all: sometimes, all we need is to fall back into the presence of God—and nothing else will do.