GRAMMY® NOMINATED & BILLBOARD MUSIC
AWARD-WINNING JJ HAIRSTON
SET TO RELEASE 11TH ALBUM,
NOT HOLDING BACK
ON NEW YEAR’S DAY, JANUARY 1, 2021
New Album Boasts Features with Kierra Sheard,
Travis Greene, Rich Tolbert, Jr.,
Naomi Raine of Maverick City & More
+ “Not Holding Back” Devotional Book
Available in January 2021
Tickets Available for “Not Holding Back”
Virtual Album Release Concert on December 7, 2020
JJ & Trina Hairston Set to Release Sophomore Book
“Not Holding Back”
NEWS SOURCE: Cr8 Agency December 4, 2020
(NASHVILLE, TN) – December 4, 2020 – Today, Entertainment One (eOne) and JamesTown Music announce the release of JJ Hairston 11th album, Not Holding Back. The 12-track ensemble seeks to provide hope, healing and inspiration for all post the Pandemic of COVID-19. Hairston’s Not Holding Back devotional book will be availablein late January 2021. The album Not Holding Back will be available for purchase on all major digital retail and streaming outlets on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2021. Pre-Order album sales begin December 11, 2020.
Pre-sale tickets for Hairston’s virtual album release concert begin today. Sign up for JJ’s Official Mailing list here to receive the promo code.
Not Holding Back is preceded by the go-go infused single “You Are Lord of All” featuring Phillip Bryant and Pocket of Hope. The single is currently top 20 on Billboard’s National Gospel Airplay chart.
Fresh off 2019’s #1 single, “Miracle Worker,” and sold-out domestic tour, the album, Not Holding Back consists of an organically composed list of 12 live tracks - each with its own message, but cohesively gathered to directly touch his audience, as is always the intention. This new set of work promises to uplift its listeners to combat the fear of being vulnerable, and illuminate the power of never holding back. Not Holding Back will feature collaborations with Kierra Sheard, Travis Greene, Rich Tolbert, Jr. and Naomi Raine of Maverick City.
JJ Hairston shares, “This project is one of the most important projects we’ve ever released. Not only because the music is relevant and heartfelt, but because we intentionally revived the musical style of our genesis, while embracing the musical style of our current culture. The marriage of both came together and formed a really powerful body of work.”
Hairston’s previous accolades include 7 Stellar Gospel Music Awards, a Billboard Music Award, and an ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Award. JJ Hairston and Youthful Praise were also nominated for a 2018 GRAMMY for Best Gospel Performance/Song.
Currently, JJ Hairston is continuing his devotion to a greater purpose alongside his wife, Trina Hairston, having recently released a book “A Miracle Marriage” together, while also serving as Campus Pastors for All Nations Worship Assembly (ANWA) Washington, DC campus.
Not Holding Back will be available for purchase on all major digital retail and streaming outlets on New Year’s Day, Friday, January 1, 2021. General admission tickets will be available for the Not Holding Back Virtual Album Release Concert on December 7, 2020, using this link.
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This Friday, November 7, 2025
ALBUMS Gabby Barrett Carols and Candlelight (Deluxe) [Warner Music] Biscuits Country Fried LoFi - EP [Circle Back] Jekalyn Carr JEKALYN X LEGENDS [WayNorth] DAMIAN DAMIAN [DREAM] Every Nation Music Revive [NWN] Josh Garrels Peace To All Who Enter Here, Vol. 2 (independent) Amy Jay Mnemonics (independent) JERUB The Wonder Years [Elevate] JSP No More (independent) New Wine Worship Praise King Jesus (Live from New Wine Festival) (independent) Jeremy Rosado Feliz Navidad - EP [Capitol CMG] (UN)WORTHY From the Belly of the Beast - EP (independent)
SINGLES Dave Barnes Santa's Gotta Go - Single (independent) Gracie Binion Gunpowder - Single [BEC] Biscuits Country Fried LoFi - Single [Circle Back] Blanca O Come, All Ye Faithful (Gloria) - Single [BEC] Andrea Bocelli The Blessing (feat. Kari Jobe, Cody Carnes) - Single [Universal] Steven Curtis Chapman Christmas Is All In The Heart (with CeCe Winans) - Single [The Fuel] Cutright Gram Cracker - Single [Syntax] Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors, Ellie Holcomb It Came Upon A Midnight Clear - Single [Magnolia] Elevation Worship God I'm Just Grateful (feat. Chandler Moore) - Single [Provident] FrenchyRiff Steps - Single [La Resistance] Garett and Kate Serban O Holy Night / Holy Forever - Single [Bethel] Good Things Collective Rejoice! - Single [Real Fun] Hillside Recording Everlasting Father - Single (independent) Ian Austin, Heather Suzanne Somewhere Far - Single (independent) K3hlab Lord You Are - Single [Syntax] Kelo The Break-Up - Single [Syntax] Lakewood Music Rejoice Again (feat. Alexander Pappas) - Single (independent) Colony House Life Goes On/You’re Right Where You’re Meant To Be - Single [LastDaze] Ben Lawrence Moving (feat. Pyramid Park) - Single (independent) Tasha Layton Christmas All Year Long - Single [BEC] Life.Church Worship Tanto - Single (independent) Limoblaze Esé - Single [Reach] Myles Maestro falling 4 u - Single [Syntax] Kevi Morse Yeen ain't wit it - Single [Syntax] Jeannie Ortega Boyfriend - Single [Syntax] Presence Music Band Who Knew (Gift Wrapped) [feat. Blake Whiteley] - Single (independent) Prodi Da Prodigal Modus Operandi - Single [Syntax] Road to Restoration, Fridayy The Truth - Single [BMG] Sacrificial Betrayal Take Risk - Single (independent) Zane Walls YOU ARE THE FIRE (feat. JontheKid) - Single (independent) Rhett Walker Carol of the Bells - Single [BEC]
This Saturday, November 8, 2025
SINGLES Seth Davey I Can't Sing it Loud Enough - Single (independent)
Next Friday, November 14, 2025
ALBUMS Emery White Line Fever (Remastered) - Disc One (independent) Kings Kaleidoscope Asaph's Arrows II EP [BEC] Ronnie Martin Evergreen Melodie [Velvet Blue] NF FEAR - EP [Capitol] Blessing Offor To All A Good Night [Capitol CMG] Rave Jesus I MET GOD ON THE DANCEFLOOR [Provident] The Young Escape Not Done Yet [BEC]
SINGLES Biscuits Drifting Off (Hayloft) - Single [Circle Back] Richard Lynch Why Me Lord - Single [MTS] NEEDTOBREATHE Where You Call Home - Single [Omnivore] Hunter Plake Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas - Single [BEC]
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Gabby Barrett Carols and Candlelight (Deluxe) [Warner Music]
