Did you know it has been seven years since a tiny girl with big hair shook the world on live television? In 2018, Courtney Hadwin was a mystery to everyone because she was too shy to even speak to the judges. Fast forward to 2025, and that mystery is solved because she has turned into a twenty-one-year-old rock star who owns every room she enters. She recently walked into Decoy Studios to record a live version of her song Wild Things.
She sings about a time when nothing else mattered but the love she was feeling, even when things were falling apart. You can see that she is no longer the kid who looked like she wanted to run offstage and hide. She stands very still and lets her grit do all the talking while the music swells around her.
Courtney Hadwin – Wild Things (Live at Decoy Studios)
People who have followed her since the beginning showed immense love for her. One fan wrote that they remember the shy girl and can hardly believe this confident woman is the same person. Another fan said that Courtney does not just sing songs, she lives them right in front of our eyes. Everyone seems to agree that she has grown into a true artist who no longer needs to copy anyone else.
That growth from a shy teen to a bold woman reaches a whole new level when the beat changes. While the first song felt like a soft memory, her next performance feels like a punch in the air. Courtney has moved past singing old hits from the sixties and is now writing her own history with her album Little Miss Jagged.
Courtney Hadwin – Dirty (Live At Decoy Studios)
In her live performance of the song Dirty, Courtney proves she is ready for her huge UK tour in 2026. She uses a deep growl that makes the walls of the studio shake while Orlando Avalon plays a loud guitar next to her. She even looks directly into the camera to make sure we are paying attention.
Courtney Hadwin is a great example of how you can start out quiet and still end up being the loudest voice in the room. Follow Courtney Hadwin on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to keep up with her music. You should definitely check out her new songs before she hits the road for her tour!