Courtney Hadwin was just 13 when she stood on the America’s Got Talent stage. She looked quiet and shy, but when she sang Tina Turner’s “Nutbush City Limits,” her voice sounded like a true rock star. But still, people perceived her as a quiet, shy girl.
As her career moves forward, Courtney proves she’s not that girl anymore, and that change is reflected in her song “Sixteen.”
The lyrics tell her story of growing up and feeling free. She sings, “she’s 16, I’m 21,not a girl not a woman.” This means she is finding out who she is.
Courtney Hadwin – Sixteen (Official Lyric Video)
Fans love how honest this song is. One viewer said they were happy she fought to release the song. Another fan wrote that the song has “so much depth and meaning,” calling the lyrics some of the best they had ever seen.
Courtney’s original shock performance showed her talent, but the album Little Miss Jagged is her real prize. The name itself shows she did not want to be a perfect pop star. She chose to be “rough around the edges,” which is better than trying to fit in. This whole album is her saying “no” to the people who wanted to mold her into someone else.
Courtney Hadwin – D.N.A (Official Visualiser)
The song “D.N.A.” is the final part of her significant change. It is an electric song that mixes funk and rock. Courtney herself said she loved the “chaos and freedom” of writing it. This song is loud, confident, and does not follow any rules. It proves that her rock spirit is real and she is now a full, original artist, completely in charge of her unique music.
Courtney Hadwin’s journey is about old-school soul with new rock sounds. To see where her strong voice takes her next, follow Courtney Hadwin on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.