A small-town Louisiana native, Hawthorne first rose to national prominence as a finalist on The Voice before establishing herself as a major force in Gospel and inspirational music. Her breakout single “Won’t He Do It” became a career-defining hit, earning RIAA Platinum certification and topping multiple Gospel charts. Since then, Hawthorne has continued to build a powerful bridge between Gospel, R&B and contemporary music, pairing her unmistakable vocal presence with messages of faith, resilience and self-worth.