It’s been seven years since a then-13-year-old Courtney Hadwin blew audiences away with her unforgettable America’s Got Talent audition. Fast forward to today, and she’s back with a vengeance—wiser, stronger, and more in control of her voice than ever before.
In a clip that’s been making waves online, Courtney elevated herself to another level with a raw, mic-less cover of her original song “You Only Love Me When I Lie.” No stage. No mic. No effects. And yet—she sounded exactly like she walked out of a recording booth.
Watch the video below.
It’s not just the voice that grabs you—it’s the soul behind it. Fans are already calling the performance a stunning mix of Janis Joplin’s grit and Aretha Franklin’s power, but with Courtney’s own unique twist. There’s something electric in the way she lets her voice rise from a soft whisper to a powerful, bluesy wail—full of emotion, pain, and pride.
That kind of raw energy doesn’t come out of nowhere.
Since her viral AGT debut, Courtney has taken her time to hone her sound, her songwriting, and her identity as an artist. And now, she’s getting ready to take the world by storm. Her debut album “Little Miss Jagged” is set to drop on September 12, 2025, and it’s already sounding like the kind of record that doesn’t come around often.
The lead single “You Only Love Me When I Lie” is a soulful blues-rocker that shows just how much Courtney has grown. One moment, she’s purring like a cat in the dark. The next, she’s letting loose with vocals that hit like a hurricane. It’s emotional. It’s bold. And it’s just the beginning.
“Little Miss Jagged” doesn’t stick to one sound. It moves from hard rock to Motown, funk to punk, and even big emotional ballads—all tied together by that signature voice. Think Janis. Think Tina. Think Courtney—because she’s not here to copy anyone. She’s here to be herself.
Before the album lands, fans can catch her live at The Fiddler’s Elbow in London on May 30th, where she’ll preview new songs and deliver the kind of live energy she’s becoming known for. Her recent “Live at Metropolis” video series gave fans a taste of that raw performance power, including standout versions of “Jagged” and “Monsters.”
Music has always been in Courtney’s DNA. Inspired by legends like James Brown and Little Richard, she’s taken those influences and turned them into something totally her own. Whether she’s on a big stage or just singing into the air with no mic in sight—Courtney Hadwin is the real deal.