Many people know Courtney Hadwin from television, but some of her most exciting recordings are hidden gems from her early days. Before she became a household name, she was already singing with a “funky flair” that few artists can match. These older covers which are harder to find now, show a special kind of energy. Her take on a Michael Jackson classic is a perfect example.
It is one thing to sing “Man in the Mirror,” but it is another to completely reshape it. Courtney stands small but her voice is huge and full of spirit. She does not just sing the notes; she growls and belts them out. This is not a quiet girl singing a pop song. It is a young artist with an old soul finding the groove in a song about change.
Courtney Hadwin – Man in the Mirror (Michael Jackson Cover) West Beer Festival 2016
When people watch, the reaction is almost always the same. First, there is surprise. They see a young performer and do not expect the powerful, raspy voice that comes out. Viewers often say it reminds them of singers like Janis Joplin. They love that she is not afraid to be loud and put her whole self into the song.
That big, soulful voice was not just for one song. Seeing her perform that Michael Jackson hit shows her ability to find the funk. A year earlier, she was already tackling another giant song. This time, it was not funk, but a huge anthem. She took on Florence and the Machine with that same fearless energy, showing a different side.
FLORENCE AND THE MACHINE – YOU’VE GOT THE LOVE performed by COURTNEY HADWIN at Dewsbury 2015
In this 2015 performance, she sings “You’ve Got The Love.” This song needs a voice that can soar, and Courtney delivers. She builds the song up, note by note, until she is belting out the chorus. The crowd feels her energy. It is another moment where she proves she can handle the biggest songs and make them sound like her own.
Courtney Hadwin’s journey has always been about her one-of-a-kind voice. She sings with a special kind of power that feels both old and new. Her style is all about letting go and singing from the heart. Follow Courtney Hadwin on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. Her voice is one you do not want to miss.