With a raw, soul-drenched voice that channels the spirit of rock’s greatest icons, Courtney Hadwin continues to prove why she’s one of the most electrifying young artists in music today.
Her latest single, “Dirty,” is a masterclass in blues-infused grit, grabbing listeners from the very first note with a vocal tone that feels unmistakably her own while evoking comparisons to Janis Joplin.
From the moment the track begins, Hadwin transforms—almost as if she’s possessed by another personality the second she steps to the mic.
The rasp, the bite, and the sheer power in her phrasing make the song both hypnotic and unforgettable. It’s the kind of performance that doesn’t just pass by—it sticks with you long after the last note fades, embedding itself in your memory like the best blues and rock anthems always do.
Much like her breakthrough America’s Got Talent audition at just 13 years old, “Dirty” captures Hadwin’s ability to command attention with a voice that is both timeless and startlingly fresh.
The blues seeps into every syllable, and when she lets loose, the energy is raw enough to give the impression of a seasoned performer decades beyond her years.
And Hadwin isn’t stopping there. The rising star has officially announced her long-awaited debut album Little Miss Jagged, set for release on September 12, 2025.
The record promises to showcase the full scope of her artistry, shifting between hard rock swagger, Motown grooves, funk, punk edge, and sweeping ballads. Already previewed with the singles “Spellbound” and “You Only Love Me When I Lie,” the album is shaping up to be a definitive statement of who Courtney Hadwin is—an old soul with a fresh fire.
What makes Hadwin stand out isn’t just her powerhouse vocal chops, but the way she embodies the music she sings. Like her childhood influences Janis Joplin, James Brown, and Tina Turner, she doesn’t simply sing the notes—she lives inside them. In “Dirty,” she lets the grit and emotion pour out unrestrained, a reminder that the next generation of rock and soul has well and truly arrived.