Courtney Hadwin just stripped everything back and revealed her truest artistry yet. In an intimate London studio session, the singer swapped her explosive AGT stage presence for something rarer: unfiltered vulnerability. What emerged wasn’t just great vocals, but a young artist laying bare her soul. And one surprising cover proved she can reinvent any song as her own.
At The Bookhouse, the 21-year-old delivered acoustic versions of originals and classics with just guitar/piano backing. Her haunting take on “I Put a Spell on You” simmered where others scream. But the real surprise? A bluesy twist on Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road” that showcased her genre-defying creativity.
Courtney Hadwin – Live At The Bookhouse – Session 84
Fans erupted over her “Old Town Road” reinvention: “She turned a hip-hop anthem into a smoky blues ballad!” Critics praised how her rasp made even familiar lyrics feel raw and new. The session trended globally, with viewers calling it “a masterclass in making songs your own” proof her talent goes beyond vocal fireworks.
This versatility hints at her upcoming album ‘Little Miss Jagged’. Whether growling through blues or whispering heartbreak, Hadwin proves she’s not just a belter; she’s a storyteller. And no song proves that better than her jaw-dropping cover no one saw coming.
Courtney Hadwin – Old Town Road (Live Cover)
Hadwin’s “Old Town Road” stunned fans by slowing it to a sultry crawl, her gravelly voice wrapping around lyrics about “horses in the back” like a 60s soul classic. The risky reinvention worked proving she hears music differently. It’s this fearless creativity that makes her debut album so anticipated.
In a world of auto-tune, Hadwin keeps it gloriously real. Follow her journey; from viral covers to original artistry and witness an artist refusing to be boxed in. As this session proved: whether whispering or wailing, she demands you feel every word.