The Paris Las Vegas showroom erupted on November 2, 2018, as 14-year-old Courtney Hadwin unleashed a performance that would change her life forever. The America’s Got Talent finalist didn’t just take the stage; she conquered it with a blistering rendition of her original song “Pretty Little Thing” that left no doubt: a bold new rock voice had arrived and she was here to stay.
Hadwin opened with a fiery “Hold On I’m Comin'” before premiering her original track with jaw-dropping confidence. Her signature leg kicks, gritty vocals and unrestrained energy transformed the Vegas stage into her personal playground. The performance showcased her unique blend of rock power and blues soul that Simon Cowell predicted would make her unforgettable.
Courtney Hadwin AGT Vegas Show – ‘Pretty Little Thing’ Full Performance
Fans and critics alike were floored. “She’s already up there with the greats,” one viewer declared. Another admitted: “I’d be tongue-tied meeting her like a teenager.” The video became legendary among fans for capturing Hadwin’s raw talent pre-stardom, with many calling it one of the most electrifying child performances in AGT history.
This Vegas explosion previewed Hadwin’s artistic evolution. Her recent acoustic version of “Pretty Little Thing” reveals how the song and the artist; have matured while retaining that signature fire that first ignited in this career-making Vegas moment.
Courtney Hadwin – ‘Pretty Little Thing’ (Stripped Acoustic Version)
The acoustic rendition strips the Vegas bombast to reveal the song’s emotional core. Hadwin’s voice crackles with vulnerability, proving her artistry extends beyond stage antics. Fans praise how she can reinvent the same song as both a roof-shaking anthem and a heartbreaking ballad; sometimes within the same tour.
Hadwin’s social media brims with fans comparing her Vegas debut to current performances. The side-by-sides showcase her artistic growth while proving her raw talent was always undeniable. New followers discovering the Vegas clip often comment they’re “witnessing a legend in the making” just as Simon Cowell predicted years ago.