Biography - Koryn Hawthorne

Who is Koryn Hawthorne?

Koryn Hawthorne is a contemporary Christian music and gospel singer by profession and American by nationality. She was a finalist in season 8 of The Voice and is best known for her debut album Unstoppable.

Koryn Hawthorne – Age, Parents, Siblings

Koryn Hawthorne’s birth took place on December 26, 1997, in Abbeville, Louisiana, USA. She was born as Koryn Mattanah Hawthorne to mother Summers Dozier-Simon and father Corey Hawthorne.

She is not the only child of her parents and has three siblings, an older brother, and two sisters. The name of her sister is Rashyla Evans and she is an ultrasound technician. Her single mother was the one who raised them.

Education, Ethnicity

Koryn Hawthorne was educated at Lighthouse Christian Preparatory High School from which she graduated on May 14, 2016.

Her ethnicity is African-American.

Koryn Hawthorne – Boyfriend, Husband, Children, Divorce

Since her meteoric rise to stardom, Hawthorne has not been romantically associated with anyone. There are no records of her dating, being in a relationship, having a boyfriend/girlfriend, or having a child.

She is too young to marry and take a husband. As she has never been married, divorce is out of context.

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Koryn Hawthorne – Career

Before fame

Hawthorne began performing at a very young age at her church and started taking voice lessons at age 8. When she was 9, she joined an organization called Louisiana Kids and would compete against other kids in her state. 

As she got older, she began to sing at a wide range of events and venues such as nursing homes, churches, and charity events.

She also had a part-time job at Little Caesars. In 2015, Koryn Hawthorne auditioned for the eighth season of The Voice. She chose Christina Aguilera as her coach but was later stolen by Pharrell Williams. Koryn Hawthorne finished in 4th place in the competition.

On May 6, 2015, Abbeville Mayor Mark Piazza declared  “Koryn Hawthorne Day" and presented her with the key to the city.

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Worked in

After The Voice, Hawthorne was signed into  RCA Inspiration. On August 11, 2017, she released her 4-track EP. Her debut album Unstoppable was released on July 13, 2018, and reached number 1 on the Top Gospel Albums. It's single Won't He Do It reached number 1 on Billboard's three main gospel charts.

She also has appeared in the fifth season of Mary Mary,  Saints & Sinners (March 2016),  Greenleaf, and has performed in the Summer Lights Tour.

Collaboration

Koryn Hawthorne has collaborated with musicians Branan Murphy, Cory Asbury, Aaron Cole, and Lecrae.

Koryn Hawthorne – Awards, Nominations

She has been nominated for seven Stellar Gospel Music Awards, two GMA Dove Awards, a Grammy Award, two NAACP Image Awards, and three Billboard Music Awards.

Among all her nominations, Hawthorne has won 2019’s Billboard Music Awards, 2018’s GMA Dove Awards, 2019’s NAACP Image Award, and 2019’s Stellar Gospel Music Awards.

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Koryn Hawthorne – Net Worth, Salary

Hawthorne’s net worth and salary are still under review and there have been no estimates as well.

Koryn Hawthorne – Instagram, Twitter, Facebook

On social media, Hawthorne is active on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook with thousands of followers. She also has her own YouTube channel with over 322k subscribers while her hit single Won't He Do It has almost 30 million views (As of December 2019).

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