Key Takeaways
- Grammy-nominated artist Koryn Hawthorne has signed with Motown Gospel.
- Hawthorne's hit single 'Won’t He Do It' spent 41 weeks at the top of Billboard’s Hot Gospel Songs chart.
- Her upcoming project includes a new EP executive-produced by J. White Did It.
Grammy-nominated artist Koryn Hawthorne has signed with Motown Gospel, a division of Capitol CMG/Capitol and UMG. This move marks a significant step in her career as she transitions to a label known for its support of Christian music artists.
Hawthorne's talent is evident through her numerous accolades, including three No. 1 hits on Billboard’s Gospel Airplay and Hot Gospel Songs charts. Her hit single 'Won’t He Do It' was particularly successful, spending an impressive 41 weeks at the top of the Hot Gospel Songs chart and being certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
In a statement, Hawthorne expressed her gratitude for this new chapter with Motown Gospel. She stated, 'I’m really grateful for this new chapter with Motown Gospel and Capitol CMG. I’ve been blessed to do a lot in my career already, but I still feel like I’m just getting started in so many ways.'
The artist is set to release her first project with Motown Gospel—a new EP executive-produced by J. White Did It, known for his work with Doechii, Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion and Yung Miami. This upcoming music will follow her 2024 album 'On God…', which reached the top 10 on Billboard’s Top Gospel Albums chart.
Hawthorne is particularly excited about the new single 'His Favorite,' an uplifting track that blends Gospel and R&B with a message of encouragement and positivity. She explained, 'I wanted this project to feel fresh and elevated while staying rooted in the message that has always been at the center of my music.'
Walter Thomas, executive vp of Motown Gospel & TAMLA Records/Universal Music Group/Capitol CMG, expressed his excitement about welcoming Hawthorne. He said, 'Koryn is the kind of artist you root for: incredibly gifted, deeply grounded and clear about the message she wants to carry.'
Brad O’Donnell, president at Capitol Christian Music Group, echoed similar sentiments, stating, 'Koryn Hawthorne is one of the most compelling and distinctive voices in Gospel music and we’re thrilled to welcome her to Motown Gospel and CCMG.'
I’m really grateful for this new chapter with Motown Gospel and Capitol CMG.
Koryn Hawthorne
Koryn is the kind of artist you root for: incredibly gifted, deeply grounded and clear about the message she wants to carry.
Walter Thomas, executive vp, Motown Gospel & TAMLA Records/Universal Music Group/Capitol CMG
Koryn Hawthorne is one of the most compelling and distinctive voices in Gospel music and we’re thrilled to welcome her to Motown Gospel and CCMG.
Brad O’Donnell, president at Capitol Christian Music Group
