When Courtney Hadwin, the once-shy teen who stunned America with her Janis Joplin-soul on America’s Got Talent, returned to the spotlight — she didn’t whisper her comeback; she screamed it. Gone are the timid looks and nervous sways. In their place stands a fire-eyed performer whose voice crackles with unfiltered power. Fans call it “the rebirth of a rock goddess.” And they’re right — Courtney isn’t competing this time. She’s claiming her throne.
In 2018, a 13-year-old Hadwin blew the roof off AGT with her electrifying cover of “Hard to Handle,” earning the Golden Buzzer and global headlines. What followed was a whirlwind — a record deal with Syco and Arista, and then… silence. Through 2019 and the long pandemic stretch, she stepped away from mainstream glare. But behind the scenes, she was working — quietly redefining her sound, her control, and her vision.
Fast-forward to 2025, and Courtney Hadwin has reemerged transformed. Her live rendition of “Monsters” at Metropolis Studios reignited fan devotion, followed by haunting singles like “Spellbound” and “You Only Love Me When I Lie.” The sound? Fierce. Mature. Unapologetically her own.
Now 20, she’s gearing up to release her debut album, LITTLE MISS JAGGED, on September 12, 2025 — a title that perfectly captures her edgy evolution. The record’s lead tracks, including the funk-infused “D.N.A.” and the gritty “Die And Stay Pretty,” reveal an artist stepping boldly into her prime.
Courtney’s return to the stage has been nothing short of electric. Her London show sold out in minutes, and festival stages across Portugal and the UK are already booked solid. As her comeback gathers steam, one thing’s certain — the shy girl who once sang her heart out for a Golden Buzzer is long gone. What remains is a full-fledged force of nature, roaring back with music that demands to be heard.
