Koryn Hawthorne is an American gospel singer born in 1997 in Abbeville, Louisiana, the daughter of a pastor. Discovered at 17 as a finalist on The Voice in 2015, she signed with RCA Inspiration and found success in 2017 with the song Won't He Do It, certified gold, before releasing several albums including Unstoppable and On God.
Koryn Mattanah Hawthorne was born on December 26, 1997, in Abbeville, Louisiana, the daughter of a pastor. She has sung in church since childhood and started performing at age nine with the organization Louisiana Kids, going on to give local performances throughout her high school years at festivals, nursing homes, and charity events.
In 2015, at 17, she became known to a wider audience by reaching the finale of season 8 of The Voice in the United States, coached by Pharrell Williams. This exposure opened the door to RCA Inspiration, the gospel label of Sony Music. Her first single, Won't He Do It, released in 2017, went gold and topped three Billboard gospel charts at the same time. Her album Unstoppable, released in 2018, also debuted at number one on the gospel chart, followed by I AM in 2020 and On God in 2024.
- Origin
- Abbeville, Louisiana, United States
- Style
- Contemporary gospel
- Active since
- 2015
- Good to know
- Finalist on The Voice USA (season 8); Won't He Do It, gold certified and number one on three Billboard gospel charts
How did Koryn Hawthorne get started?
Koryn Hawthorne grew up in Abbeville, Louisiana, in a pastor's family where singing was part of church life from a very young age. She joined the organization Louisiana Kids at nine and performed on many local stages throughout her teenage years, without initially aiming for a national career.
Her appearance on The Voice in 2015 changed everything: first spotted by Christina Aguilera, then joining Pharrell Williams' team, she reached the finale of season 8 at just 17 years old. This visibility led her to sign with RCA Inspiration, the gospel division of Sony Music, where she recorded her first single, Won't He Do It, released in 2017.
What makes Koryn Hawthorne distinctive?
Koryn Hawthorne belongs to a generation of gospel singers discovered through mainstream television before establishing themselves within the Christian music industry itself. Her soulful tone, rooted in Louisiana church music, comes paired with songwriting that blends direct praise and personal affirmation, as heard on Unstoppable or Speak to Me. Several Grammy Award nominations and a steady presence near the top of the Billboard gospel chart confirm a career built album by album since her television debut.
Where should you start with Koryn Hawthorne?
Won't He Do It is the natural starting point: a song of gratitude toward God that went gold right upon release. Round out your listening with Speak to Me, a worship ballad nominated for a Dove Award, and Look At God, available on her official YouTube channel, to get a sense of the full range of her voice.
songs
His Favorite
A song about identity as God's beloved, continuing the themes of personal affirmation dear to Koryn Hawthorne.
Look At God
A worship song that invites you to see God's faithfulness through the circumstances of life.
Cut 'Em Off
A song about breaking away from negative influences, carried by the artist's signature soulful voice.
Discography
- 2024On God
- 2021The Worship EP
- 2020I AM
- 2018Unstoppable
- 2017Koryn Hawthorne· EP
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Koryn Hawthorne?
Koryn Hawthorne is an American gospel singer born in 1997 in Louisiana, the daughter of a pastor. Discovered as a finalist on The Voice in 2015, she has since released several albums including Unstoppable and On God on RCA Inspiration.
What is Koryn Hawthorne's best known song?
Won't He Do It, released in 2017, is her best known song: certified gold, it topped three Billboard gospel charts at the same time.
Is Koryn Hawthorne a Christian?
Yes, she is a pastor's daughter and grew up in the church; her entire musical career, carried by the gospel label RCA Inspiration, is rooted in Christian worship.
Did Koryn Hawthorne appear on The Voice?
Yes, she competed on season 8 of The Voice in the United States in 2015, at age 17, finishing in fourth place on Pharrell Williams' team.
Where can you listen to Koryn Hawthorne?
Her songs are available on the usual streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music) as well as on her official YouTube channel.
What is Koryn Hawthorne's latest album?
On God, released in 2024, is her latest studio album to date, continuing a discography built since Unstoppable in 2018.