Courtney Hadwin has always been the kind of artist who demands attention the moment she opens her mouth to sing. Her cover of “Changes” once again proves why. She approaches the Black Sabbath classic with honesty and fire. Instead of trying to recreate the original, she lets her voice lead the way — vulnerable in one moment, mighty in the next. It feels like a song she was meant to sing. The recording’s live energy gives the performance real emotion. The band behind her — Orlando Avalon (electric guitar), Gabrielle Ornate (keys and backing vocals), Matt Townsend (drums), and Raj Bumia (bass) — build a sound that feels both classic and renewed. The production stays out of the way, letting Courtney push every word like it matters. You can feel the respect she has for the track, but also her confidence in making it her own.
This release comes at a key moment for Hadwin as she steps into the spotlight with her debut album Little Miss Jagged — music that finally reveals who she is as a songwriter. The lead single “Spellbound” is a punchy burst of punk-rock attitude. The guitars roar, the drums race, and she attacks the chorus like she’s onstage in front of thousands. It’s fun, chaotic, and full of personality — the sound of a young artist letting loose and not holding back. “You Only Love Me When I Lie” shows another side — smoky, blues-driven, and soulful. She starts soft, like she’s holding back a storm, before unleashing a vocal that cuts right through. It’s a song about knowing your worth, and she delivers it with a confidence that hints at legends she grew up studying. Then there is “DNA,” a funky rock track with a dirty groove and that wild vocal edge she’s known for. It’s playful, loud, and unpredictable — everything fans love about her. You can imagine crowds jumping the second the hook kicks in. “Die and Stay Pretty” goes deeper emotionally. There’s a darkness to the lyrics that feels raw and personal. Instead of polishing it into something safe, she leans into the pain and lets her voice crack through the emotion. It shows maturity — someone who has lived more life than most her age. “All the Love Money Can Buy” closes the argument: she isn’t just a singer with a big voice. She’s a storyteller. The track has swagger — sharp attitude, gospel-style backing vocals, and a chorus that sticks with you long after.
What ties all these songs together is honesty. Hadwin isn’t chasing trends or trying to please the industry that once didn’t know where she fit. She is building her world on her own terms. er story is well-known: a 13-year-old who walked onto the America’s Got Talent stage shaking with nerves and walked off as a viral sensation. But the years since have shaped her far more than that moment ever could. She has fought for creative control, pushed through setbacks, and found a sound that feels unapologetically hers. Her voice may have first stunned the world because of its power, but what stands out today is the emotion behind it. She sings like she has something real to say — because she does. With “Changes,” she honors a musical legend. With Little Miss Jagged, she steps fully into her own. And with a UK tour set for early 2026, fans will get to witness the evolution live. Courtney Hadwin isn’t a viral clip anymore. She’s the future of modern rock — and she’s only getting started.
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