With a voice and a phone camera, Courtney Hadwin gives “Somebody to Love” by Queen a new kind of power. In just a few seconds, you feel the full weight of the song, not through volume or flash but through raw emotion. Her voice cracks, soars, and dips and it’s clear: she’s not just covering a classic. She’s feeling it, living it, and bringing her edge to it.
The original song features huge harmonies, bright stage lights, and Freddie Mercury’s voice filling the room. But Courtney strips it all back. There’s loneliness in her version and a deep hunger to be heard. Her gritty, bluesy tone wraps around the melody as if it were written just for her. There’s vulnerability in the way she delivers it, but also strength. You hear a girl who’s been through things and who’s still singing anyway.
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Fans in the comments said they got chills. Some said this short clip meant more than full studio versions. And that’s what Courtney does best: she connects. Whether it’s a cover or an original, she makes the listener feel something real. There’s a sense that she’s not trying to be perfect. She’s trying to be true. And that honesty is what draws people in.
You see that same fire in her original performance on America’s Got Talent: The Champions. She walks on stage looking quiet, even a little nervous but the moment the music starts, something flips. Her original song is fierce and fast, with a rhythm that pulls you in. It’s part rock, part blues and part rebellion. And every second of it feels 100% Courtney.
Courtney Hadwin – Original Song | America’s Got Talent | The Champions Two 2019
She doesn’t just sing but attacks the stage with wild energy, hands flying, eyes closed, heart wide open. The crowd is on their feet and even Simon Cowell seems stunned. He tells her something’s changed, and he’s right. This isn’t just the girl from last season. This is a young artist stepping into her power.
That’s what makes Courtney Hadwin unforgettable. She doesn’t chase perfection. She chases feelings. Her music, whether whispered in a room or shouted on a stage, stays with you. Follow her on Instagram, YouTube and TikTok because the next song might say what you didn’t know you needed to hear.