When Courtney Hadwin steps up to sing Tina Turner’s “Proud Mary” the room always changes. Audiences know they are about to witness something electric her fierce raspy vocals and fearless energy have made the song her own. There is no hiding behind subtlety or soft edges here. Courtney’s honesty and intensity draw people in whether she’s on a massive stage or standing in front of a karaoke screen. For “Proud Mary” she pours every bit of soul she has into the music.
When Courtney sings proud mary its not just an old rock song. Her song starts slow and kind of tight. then it blows up into a fun stomping beat. there is joy in it. There is fire in it. There is heartbreak in it too. She shows wild confidence. she shows a soft open feeling too. She is strong and also a bit vulnerable at the same time. She honors how powerful Tina Turner was. She also shares her own story. The whole thing feels like a celebration. its a celebration of getting through hard stuff. it feels like freedom. it feels like finally letting go.
Courtney Hadwin singing Tina Turner’s Proud Mary on karaoke!
Fans feel the same way. They fill the comments with their stories. They say the song makes them feel seen. Lots of people say her version makes them stronger. This is for when things are tough. The place under her videos is packed with stuff. People remember concerts there. They shout out to Tina Turner. They thank Courtney for telling them to be loud and real. It’s a place where raw honest feelings are not just okay. They are cheered for.
If “Proud Mary” is Courtney’s anthem for falling apart and coming undone “You Only Love Me When I Lie” is about facing the aftermath. Gone are the flashing lights and wild applause instead we find Courtney in a shadowy world the air thick with secrets. She isn’t just performing now she’s telling her own truth ready to rise from the wreckage.
Courtney Hadwin – You Only Love Me When I Lie (Official Music Video)
In the “You Only Love Me When I Lie” music video Courtney’s talent really stands out. Wearing a black outfit she walks through scenes filled with bright neon lights that look both tough and stylish. The song is full of strong feelings like wanting something you can’t have and refusing to give up. Each line of the song feels honest and a little bit painful. With Gabrielle Ornate and Orlando Avalon directing every part of the video has its own story. Courtney isn’t just singing she makes sure everyone sees the real her even the parts that aren’t perfect.
People love Courtney Hadwin because she is always real. Whether she’s tearing through “Proud Mary” or standing alone in a world of neon and shadows she sings what others are afraid to say. Her music is honest raw and bold reminding fans that they are allowed to feel everything and to demand love on our own terms. Follow Courtney Hadwin on Facebook Instagram and YouTube because the next song might be exactly what you need to hear.