Nashville, TN (June 2, 2023) – Today, two-time GRAMMY^® nominated, Billboard Music and NAACP Image Award winning, inspirational artist, Koryn Hawthorne, releases her brand new single, “Cry,” lifted from her forthcoming third album. The triple-threat entertainer’s new single, “Cry” is available to stream and purchase wherever music is sold and streamed now.

Produced by, J White Did It, “Cry” demonstrates Hawthorne’s ability to transcend across all genres, showcasing her signature vocals and encouraging lyrics over the popular music sample, “In All My Wildest Dreams” by the late jazz legend, Joe Sample. Hawthorne gracefully reminds all, that it’s okay to show emotions and be vulnerable amid any life storm. 

Having carved a lane of her own, Hawthorne provides a refreshing blend of gospel, pop, hip-hop and R&B. Hawthorne is best known for being a finalist in season 8 of NBC's reality TV singing competition The Voice, placing fourth place as a member on Pharrell Williams' team. After finishing in 4th place on The Voice, Hawthorne got signed to RCA Inspiration. Since placing 4^th she has been seen as a guest star on WE tv’s Mary Mary, Bounce’s Saints & Sinners and OWN’s “Greenleaf.” Koryn went on to shatter Billboard's Hot Gospel Songs Chart in 2018 claiming the title of longest reign by a female artist, with her infectious #1 smash hit “Won't He Do It” - garnering RIAA-Certified Gold^® recognition. Hawthorne recently starred in the Peacock original film, PRAISE THIS, portraying mean-girl, “Fallon.”

Follow Koryn Hawthorne on social media using the handle @KorynHawthorne.

Stream and Purchase “Cry”:

Spotify: https://KorynHawthorne.lnk.to/Cry/spotify

Apple Music: https://KorynHawthorne.lnk.to/Cry/applemusic

Amazon Music: https://KorynHawthorne.lnk.to/Cry/amazonmusic

YouTube: https://KorynHawthorne.lnk.to/Cry/youtube

YouTube Music: https://KorynHawthorne.lnk.to/Cry/youtubemusic

Pandora: https://KorynHawthorne.lnk.to/Cry/pandora

To connect with Koryn Hawthorne, please visit:

Website: https://korynhawthorne.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/korynhawthornemusic/

Instagram:       @KorynHawthorne

Twitter:             @KorynHawthorne

About RCA Inspiration

RCA Inspiration is the Gospel label operating under Provident Entertainment, a division of Sony Music Entertainment. One of the premiere labels in Gospel and Inspirational Music, RCA Inspiration is the home of top artists Donald Lawrence, Donnie McClurkin, Hezekiah Walker, Kierra Sheard, Mali Music, Le’Andria Johnson, Koryn Hawthorne, and more. Find out more at: https://www.rcainspiration.com/.