Koryn Hawthorne

Koryn Hawthorne is an American contemporary Christian and gospel singer known for her vocal talent and commitment to faith-based music. Hawthorne became a finalist in season eight of NBC's singing competition "The Voice" at age 17, competing as a member of Pharrell Williams's team. Throughout the competition, her growth as a singer drew attention from the coaches, including Adam Levine and Williams, who commented on her drive and development.

After placing fourth on "The Voice," Hawthorne signed with RCA Inspiration, a division of Sony Music focused on gospel music. She made a guest appearance on the OWN TV show "Greenleaf," debuting "Won't He Do It," the lead single from her debut material. The song was released as a single and reached number one on the charts. Her vocal performance attracted Grammy Award-winning producers and songwriters, including Warryn Campbell, Makeba Riddick, Bernie Herms, and Joaquin Bynum, who contributed to her debut material.

Hawthorne's full-length debut, "Unstoppable," reached number one on the Top Gospel Albums chart, and its lead single, "Won't He Do It," topped Billboard's three main gospel charts. She became the first woman to top four gospel charts simultaneously in five years and held the record for the longest number-one female artist on Billboard's Hot Gospel Songs Chart. Her debut single was certified Gold. The album earned her nominations at the GMA Dove Awards, where she won Contemporary Gospel/Urban Recorded Song of the Year for "Won't He Do It." She also received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Gospel Performance/Song, along with nominations and wins at the Stellar Awards and NAACP Image Awards.

Hawthorne's second album, "I AM," featured the single "Pray," which reached number one on Billboard's Gospel Digital Song Sales chart. She earned a second Grammy nomination for Best Gospel Performance/Song for "Speak the Name." In addition to her music career, Hawthorne appeared in the Peacock original film "Praise This," portraying the character Fallon. Her third album, "On God," debuted as the number-one Top Christian & Gospel album on Apple Music and iTunes, preceded by singles including "Look At God," "Cry," and "Cut Em Off." The album highlights her versatility, blending gospel, pop, hip-hop, and R&B influences.

Hawthorne has spoken about the challenges of maintaining her Christian identity in the music industry, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and self-awareness. Her work in gospel music, combined with her presence in film and television, has established her as a prominent figure in contemporary Christian music, with a catalog of chart-topping hits and multiple award nominations.