GRAMMY-Nominated Koryn Hawthorne Release New Single 'His Favorite' From Upcoming Album

Following her recent signing to Motown Gospel, 2x GRAMMY-nominated artist Koryn Hawthorne shares her uplifting anthem, “His Favorite,” today (7.24). The song previews her forthcoming EP, Big Gospel, due October 2.

Produced by Lil Ronnie, known for his work with Glorilla, Usher, Britney Spears, and more, “His Favorite” is anchored by Hawthorne’s seamless blend of Gospel and R&B. Written by Hawthorne alongside collaborators Jordan Dollar, Alexandria Dollar, Jeffrey Shannon, Rickey Offord, and Ronnie Jackson, it serves as a reminder that blessings can be found even in the smallest moments of life, the song shares a positive message of love, belonging, confidence, and inherent worth.

"This song is about knowing your worth isn't something you have to earn,” says Hawthorne. “You're already loved, already chosen, already His favorite. I hope whoever needs to hear that today, hears it."

“His Favorite” marks the first release from Big Gospel, Hawthorne’s first EP as a Motown Gospel artist. Executive produced by J. White Did It (Doechii, Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion) the new EP will showcase Hawthorne’s fresh, elevated sound while staying true to the faith-centered message her fans have come to know and love. Across five tracks, these songs reflect a new season for Hawthorne, defined by purpose, faith, and authenticity, while cementing her place as one of the most dynamic contemporary voices in her genre.

A native of small-town Lousiana, Hawthorne’s career has been marked by record-breaking milestones since finishing as a finalist on The Voice at just 17 years old under the mentorship of Pharrell Williams. She became the first female Gospel artist in half a decade to simultaneously top four major Billboard charts with three No. 1 hits on Billboard's Gospel Airplay and Hot Gospel Songs charts, has achieved two GRAMMY nominations, a Billboard Music Award, an NAACP Image Award, and three GMA Dove Awards, and has garnered more than one billion streams across platforms. She performed on the Get Lifted stage during the Essence Festival of Culture earlier this month, and delivered a speech at Sarah Jakes Roberts’ Woman Evolve conference in 2025, and will announce new shows in the coming months.