It takes only one note for Courtney Hadwin to remind everyone why she is unlike anyone else in her generation. When she stepped on stage for her live take on Sign of the Times by Harry Styles, there were no flashy setups or distractions. It was just her, the mic, and a sound that hit like lightning striking twice.
Her take on the song felt both fragile and fierce. The room seemed to shrink as her voice grew bigger, reaching for every corner of the stage. There was heartbreak in her tone, yet also a sense of fighting through it. The mix of rock and soul made every lyric feel alive, as if she was singing straight from her heart.
Courtney Hadwin – Sign of the Times (Live Cover)
Viewers could not stop talking about what they had just witnessed. One fan called it “the kind of performance that gives you chills even through a screen.” Another said her voice “sounds like it has lived a thousand stories already.” People wrote about watching it again and again, saying it felt “too real to only hear once.”
After such a breathtaking moment, it is hard to imagine topping it. Yet Courtney has always been about surprising people. Her return to America’s Got Talent: The Champions showed a new side of her, stronger and more confident. What began as a quiet, emotional storm in “Sign of the Times” turned into a full-force rock explosion that no one saw coming.
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When Courtney performed her original song “Pretty Little Thing,” it felt like she had stepped fully into her own story. The crowd roared as she moved across the stage, fearless and full of energy. Judge Howie Mandel called it “bloody fantastic,” while Mel B praised her for knowing exactly who she is. The audience could feel her freedom in every word.
Courtney Hadwin’s journey is proof that true artistry does not wait for permission, it just happens. Her voice carries fire and feeling, reminding listeners that music still has the power to move souls. She is growing right before our eyes, and it is a thrill to watch. Follow Courtney Hadwin on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.