Dr. Javoris Hollingsworth, a Georgia native, is the CEO, co-creator and executive producer of Gracie\u2019s Corner and proud father of its star, Graceyn \u201cGracie\u201d Hollingsworth. A former chemistry professor at the University of St. Thomas in Houston and Visiting Assistant Professor at Florida A&M University, Dr. Hollingsworth has long combined his passions for education and creative expression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rooted in music from an early age\u2014playing piano and drums in Georgia churches\u2014he later used those skills to shape the beloved YouTube animated sing-along series. Launched in 2020 with his wife, Dr. Arlene Gordon-Hollingsworth, Gracie\u2019s Corner was created to promote representation, inclusivity, and academic growth through culturally relevant music and engaging lessons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The series has earned major accolades, including multiple NAACP Image Awards (2024 and 2025) and a Nickelodeon Kids\u2019 Choice Award nomination. In 2025, Gracie\u2019s Corner launched its first-ever live tour, further solidifying its cultural impact and multigenerational reach.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":12587,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":true,"inline_featured_image":false,"_price":"","_stock":"","_tribe_ticket_header":"","_tribe_default_ticket_provider":"","_tribe_ticket_capacity":"","_ticket_start_date":"","_ticket_end_date":"","_tribe_ticket_show_description":"","_tribe_ticket_show_not_going":false,"_tribe_ticket_use_global_stock":"","_tribe_ticket_global_stock_level":"","_global_stock_mode":"","_global_stock_cap":"","_tribe_rsvp_for_event":"","_tribe_ticket_going_count":"","_tribe_ticket_not_going_count":"","_tribe_tickets_list":"[]","_tribe_ticket_has_attendee_info_fields":false},"class_list":["post-12581","people","type-people","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n