Courtney Hadwin has never shied away from defying expectations. And her acoustic rendition of Aerosmith’s “Crazy” is proof that the former America’s Got Talent finalist is more than just raw energy—she’s a true artist with layers of depth.
Hadwin first rose to prominence as a teenage rocker, often drawing polarizing remarks from critics who dismissed her style as “just screaming.” But in this stripped-down cover of Aerosmith’s 1993 classic, she silenced those doubts once and for all.
From the opening notes, Hadwin delivered a bold yet hauntingly intimate performance, balancing grit with vulnerability and proving that her inner rocker voice can still shine without a wall of sound behind her.
Many longtime Aerosmith fans admitted they were stunned by her take, with some even claiming Hadwin had made the iconic hit completely her own.
Her raspy tone brought an edge that felt both nostalgic and refreshingly modern, while her phrasing highlighted the song’s emotional weight in new ways. It was a cover that didn’t just pay tribute—it reinvented.
Viewers poured into the comments to share their admiration. “She livens up any song she covers!” one wrote, while another declared, “Love this girl. She makes every song sound better than the original.”
Others praised her humility and unique artistry, with one remarking that she’s “in a category of her own right now,” carving out space as one of the few true female rockers of her generation. Fans from around the world echoed similar sentiments: “You’re a true Rockstar now babe—someday you’ll be a legend, trust me on that.”
What makes Hadwin’s rendition even more powerful is how it foreshadowed the artist she is today. Four years later, she officially dropped her debut album, Little Miss Jagged, which has already cemented her as a genre-bending powerhouse.
What to know about Little Miss Jagged
Released in 2024, Little Miss Jagged is a rollercoaster of emotions and styles that captures Hadwin’s evolution from teenage phenom to fully realized artist.
From bluesy torch ballads to uptempo funk-infused anthems, the record refuses to be boxed into one lane. Songs like You Only Love Me When I Lie and Dirty showcase the raw, jagged edge that fans love, while her soulful ballads reveal a vulnerability that’s equally captivating.
“I have been so vulnerable with this album it’s scary!” Hadwin admitted in an interview. Co-written and co-produced with American songwriter Kevin Bowe, the album blends rock, pop, blues, and funk, tied together by Hadwin’s unmistakable voice. It’s the sound of an artist refusing to conform, and instead, creating her own lane in modern music.
From her humble beginnings on AGT to reinventing Aerosmith and now stepping into the spotlight with her own original work, Courtney Hadwin continues to prove that she’s not just a one-trick pony. She’s a once-in-a-generation talent whose journey is only just beginning.
