Courtney Hadwin was only fourteen years old, but she carried a very long musical history. During a talk show on Daily Denny, the host brought up the sad news of Aretha Franklin’s passing. Courtney got quiet and said that Aretha was one of her biggest idols. She told the host that Aretha was the one who brought her into this soulful kind of music.
She also talked about the people she looks up to, such as Etta James and Janis Joplin. Courtney shared that her favorite Aretha song is the classic hit “Think.” The biggest twist came when she was asked about a dream collaboration. Most kids would pick a modern pop star. Instead, Courtney picked three legends who are no longer with us: Janis Joplin, James Brown, and Aretha Franklin.
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Fans are completely in love with this young girl and her unique style. One viewer said she is brilliant, while another noted she has soul all the way down to her toes. They love how she stays true to herself and does not try to be like everyone else.
This “ghost-list” of idols is the spine of her whole career. Courtney explained that she gets very nervous when she is offstage. However, as soon as the music starts, her mind goes blank, and she just feels the beat. This transition is amazing to watch because she turns into a totally different person.
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It makes sense why people call her a young Janis Joplin. Her stage presence and the way she screams those notes bring back memories of the old days. You can hear this clearly in her song DNA from her album Little Miss Jagged. She does not just sing the words; she moves her whole body to the rhythm, like her idols used to do.
Courtney matters to older Americans because she sings the music they grew up on. She is a bridge between rock’s past and soul’s future. Make sure to follow Courtney Hadwin on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. You do not want to miss what this old soul does next! Listen to her album where people say she gives off her idol energy.