With a voice that can shift from raw grit to soulful vulnerability in an instant, Courtney Hadwin continues to prove why she’s one of the most captivating young performers of her generation. And her recent live show in Birmingham was no exception.
Taking the stage with the fiery energy that first made her a viral sensation on America’s Got Talent, Hadwin unleashed her “monster” mood while performing original songs from her upcoming debut album Little Miss Jagged.
Each track, inspired by the genre-bending spirit of Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody, carried its own weight yet flowed seamlessly into a larger statement straight from Hadwin’s heart.
Songs like “You Only Love Me When I Lie” and “Dirty” revealed her jagged, unfiltered edge, while uptempo anthems and soulful ballads highlighted her versatility. Fans described the set as both unpredictable and electrifying — a rollercoaster of emotions delivered with the unmistakable voice that has often drawn comparisons to Janis Joplin.
Hadwin herself admitted just how much this project means to her. “I have been so vulnerable with this album it’s scary!” she said in a recent interview, reflecting on the deeply personal nature of the record. Co-written and co-produced with Minneapolis-based songwriter and producer Kevin Bowe, “Little Miss Jagged” is a fearless collection that blends rock, soul, funk, and pop while rejecting the idea of fitting neatly into one box.
What makes this moment even more remarkable is Hadwin’s journey to get here. Bursting onto the global stage at just 13 years old, her America’s Got Talent audition racked up over 310 million views and instantly branded her as a once-in-a-generation talent. Now 21, she has grown from a viral prodigy into a fully-fledged artist with an international fanbase that has stuck by her through every reinvention. Along the way, she has performed everywhere from Carnegie Hall at an event honoring Clive Davis to sold-out shows in Las Vegas, cementing her reputation as a magnetic live performer.
Hadwin’s Birmingham show was a glimpse of what’s to come when Little Miss Jagged arrives: an album jagged, raw, and unapologetically her own. From the bluesy torch ballads to singalong-ready rock anthems, Hadwin refuses to play by the rules — and that defiance might be her greatest strength. As the final notes rang out, the crowd was left buzzing, reminded once again why Courtney Hadwin is not just another pop hopeful, but an unstoppable force carving her own space in modern music.
What to know about Little Miss Jagged
Courtney Hadwin’s highly anticipated debut album is set to be a genre-spanning statement piece, drawing on influences from Tina Turner, Etta James, James Brown, and the theatrical ambition of Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody.
With Kevin Bowe as her creative partner, Hadwin co-wrote and co-produced every track, ensuring complete artistic authenticity. Fans can expect a mix of powerful ballads, gritty rock tracks, and funk-inspired anthems — all tied together by the singer’s signature powerhouse vocals. As Hadwin puts it, the project is as vulnerable as it is fearless, an unfiltered reflection of her life and artistry.