Courtney Hadwin is finally leaving her talent-show past behind to start something new and real. Yesterday, on the 8th of February, forty thousand people watched her walk through a dark hallway in Glasgow. This was not a fancy dressing room with bright lights. It was a cold and quiet corridor in a rock club.
She posted a thank-you video for her Glasgow fans, showing herself walking from backstage to the stage. She stops in the dimly lit corridor, preparing herself for the massive stage and crowd. Then, she puts on headphones like a shield and jumps straight on the stage!
Her confidence is proof of how she is blocking out years of people telling her how to sound. Now she is ready to use her own jagged voice for the first time.
Glasgow !! An amazing first show and first time visiting the city!!
One viewer said they have been waiting for this era of independence for a long time. Another fan mentioned that she looks like a true frontwoman now. People are excited to see her in these small and sweaty rooms. Everyone agrees that she is a total rock star!
Her heavy walk at 22 seconds shows she is no longer nervous. She hits the purple stage light, and the energy explodes. This change from a quiet hallway to a loud stage is how she introduces her new music. It is a perfect move into her lead song, “Dirty,” from her new album.
Courtney Hadwin – Dirty (Live At Decoy Studios
Dirty is a mix of rock and soul that uses a heavy electric guitar. Courtney uses a deep, strong growl. This song is about finding yourself when things get messy. Fans in Newcastle are ready to hear it tonight at The Grove at seven thirty PM.
Courtney is traveling to Sheffield, London, and Bristol later this month. She is choosing small clubs over big stages to stay unfiltered and loud. Her journey from a viral act to a serious artist is just beginning. Follow Courtney Hadwin on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to see her continue to reclaim her sound on this tour. Hear the album she is touring for.