One of my favourite things on the world for the last 4 years is watching people discover Courtney, especially this video. The eyes pop wide, the jaw drops and you’re speechless. Just so fun to watch when I already know what’s coming. Great reaction.

Hi! Welcome to the wonderful world of Courtney. You have just come across the best thing to happen to music in decades. Courtney is beyond amazing. This video launched her to worldwide fame (it now has over 500M views and Courtney has over 2 billion views overall) and the only reason that she is not already a mega-star is because her new music and much more of her career has been on hold for nearly the last two years due to the Covid situation. As absolutely incredible as this performance is, you have only scratched the surface of what Courtney is truly capable of with her music. Not only is she the the best rocker around, but she is equally as great across so many genres including R&B, Soul, Funk and Ballads as well as Rock. She moves so seamlessly between genres, sometimes in the same song, without the least bit of loss of the fabulous quality of her music. I have not heard another artist any where close to Courtney's level of vocal talent and vocal versatility in my lifetime. But wait. There's so much more. You got a small taste here of how she dominates the stage as a performer. Wait until you see what Courtney can do when she has a full stage to work with. Beyond that, she is a dynamite guitarist and a powerhouse as a song writer. I think you can get some idea how excited we are about Courtney's music. She is re-introducing the world to a style of music that is based on passion, intensity and emotion that has long since been forgotten by anyone under 50 and what a beautiful site it is to behold. It won't be long before the world recognizes Courtney as the musical icon that she is. I've put a few links below as suggestions for your next Courtney reaction. First is her next performance on AGT. It too, is a 60's classic from James Brown that gives you an idea of how Courtney can dominate a full stage. The second is a popular record setting Country Hip Hop song that Courtney turns into a Rock anthem to show you her creativity and finally is a ballad that will highlight what a truly beautiful voice Courtney has. One suggestion. Whenever listening to a Courtney cover, always listen to the original first. Courtney's creativity is off the charts and any cover she does will never sound anything like the original. It's going to be a hell of a ride, so enjoy. Courtney Hadwin - Papa's Got a Brand New Bag: kzread.info/dash/bejne/lWuot5OcaNnWhps.html Courtney Hadwin - Old Town Road: kzread.info/dash/bejne/k6Kr1sltc5O2hMY.html Courtney Hadwin - Sign of the Times: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qm2EystvidXNYs4.html

You should listen to the rest of the songs on that show their amazing and then after that gets even more amazing

You need to watch her other videos

She isn't mimicking anyone. She is her own thing, period. You've only just begun.

@Calers-gu1ib

2 жыл бұрын

Well being an old fart I really appreciate her but I'm old enough to see James Brown and other Motown artists inspired her. The Blues Brothers would have adopted her on the spot

First of all, welcome to the world of Courtney Hadwin The song she sings is Hard to Handle by Otis Redding Jump on the Courtney train but fast, it has already left the station. You will not regret it if you like a rock girl beyond the ordinary. You have a lot to listen to. The rest of us who have been following her for a few years are waiting for her album to be released in the near future and it seems promising.

SUPER 🌟 of the 21st century Keep going 4 more AGT performances And 4 super covers

Courtney's influences are many. Little Richard, James Brown, Mick Jagger, Janis Joplin, Etta James, Aretha Franklin just to name a few. She 1st watch a video of James Brown on You Tube and tried to learn his moves. Although she couldn't do it like him she did her own version of it. (If you get to watching her on The Voice Kids UK you'll see how she shovels her feet similar to James Brown). She mentioned after watching that video, she went on to finding more old school artists and her music tastes moved on from their. Prior to this she was into more current music, but she was still very unique and different than today's singers. Always very passionate, who had this entertaining quality on stage and with powerful vocals. Can't wait to hear her upcoming new music.

Great reaction ! Courtney always catches people by surprise. She has done a lot of different covers by people ranging from ballads to blues to rock and roll. This is a generational talent so do yourself a favor and check out some of her other performances. There are performances ranging from when she was 9 years old to present time. Expect your comment section to fill up with people showering praise on her and giving you more suggestions to listen to. She has a large and loyal fan base and from your reaction you owe it to yourself to check out some of her other amazing performances. Huge stage presence, amazing voice and devotion to her music make for a one of a kind entertainer.

Still blows my mind. Try listening to her cover of LOVE HURTS ❤

Thanks for the reaction, NR! This song was written by Otis Redding in the late 60's and popularized in 1990 by the Black Crowes. In 2019, Courtney released a mini-album she called "Cover Sessions" with 4-cover songs which she recorded at age 14. You mentioned that you hoped she wasn't emulating anyone. Unless they're a tribute / cover band, singers normally don't EXACTLY emulate other singers. Like most athletes, actors, artists, etc. singers are a compilation of many of their heroes mixed in with that respective person's individual personality to make a cool, unique cocktail. Courtz is very similar with bits of James Brown, Janis Joplin, Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Little Richard, etc. all in her singing / dancing style. If you react to the 4-songs from her "Cover Sessions" album, "SIGN OF THE TIMES", "SUCKER", "SOMEONE YOU LOVED" and "OLD TOWN ROAD", you will see just how versatile she is from singing soft ballads, to funk to rock. Here is the link to those 4-songs - kzread.info/dron/J0UIOws33p5zRE6Eul3rlw.html I look forward to your reactions to those four tunes. THANK YOU!!! 🙏

Great reaction as always :-) This performance blew my mind the first few times I watched it.

The original song was written and recorded by Otis Redding in 1968, btw. Black Crowes covered it in the 90's. Courtney purposely changed a few words in the lyrics to her liking. It's 4 years since Courtney did this audition. Aired on TV in May or June. She went on to be the favorite until the final vote count. Most everyone thought she'd win, even all the other contestants right up until the announcement on the last show. Lot's of disappointments. Too many reasons to discuss why she didn't win here.This comment is long enough. I'll just say AGT and Courtney got a lot of hate before the final votes due other fans from other artists feeling she got favoritism and that she wasn't so shy. Like many children that age, she was very shy around those she didn't know and in strange surroundings. This audition is still going strong and shocks most every person who sees it. The rest of her AGT performances that season are also very good and rock based. I should say she is very diverse in different genres even though she did mostly rock songs on her TV talent shows. Soon after that season ended she was signed, by Simon along with Arista Records which is owned by Sony Music. She went on to release a mini EP called "Cover Sessions" available on most digital services, and also on her YT channel. Those videos along with her TV talent show appearances from both seasons of AGT and The Voice Kids which was the year before are extremely entertaining. She's been trying to release her originals which are also spectacular, but she's had so many delays with COVID keeping her in lock down in the UK for the past 2 years. Only recently has she been moving forward again. Now with a new team she recently said. She also said she has recorded loads of songs. Unfortunately this COVID issue has caused many problems for everyone. Lots of changes have altered her release to the masses. Their are many videos of Courtney on YT, both studio quality, Talent show performances, along home recordings and earlier open mic contests when she was even younger. Some links below. Courtne''s YT channel kzread.infovideos Her Voice kids audition kzread.info/dash/bejne/k4mbzcdmhdzKiNI.html Her next AGT performance kzread.info/dash/bejne/lWuot5OcaNnWhps.html Too many more to list now. Hope you'll do another to really see what Courtney is all about. You'll be amazed at her singing abilities and stage presence. Her Cover Sessions EP will show how creative she is. She takes a hip hop/Country hit "Old Town Road" kzread.info/dash/bejne/k6Kr1sltc5O2hMY.html and turns it into a new rock song. And made a pop hit "Sucker" kzread.info/dash/bejne/m3pplcmkiZOwmbA.html into a funky/rock vibe. Along with 2 ballads "Someone you love" kzread.info/dash/bejne/l4Ztt9qco827g7A.html and "Sign of the times" kzread.info/dash/bejne/qm2EystvidXNYs4.html which have made many non fans who thought she was just a rock queen, become fans when they realized her exceptional vocals and range.

Courtney hadwin hat noch so viele schöne Lieder. Bitte alle ansehen.

I see someone else has already given you the Otis Redding, Black Crows history of the song as far as the lyrics Courtney changed them slightly to fit her gender also "pretty little thing" is the original lyric. There is a fairly vast video collection of Courtney videos out there, all of them awesome. I hope to see some more reactions from you. Peace and long life.

A very nice reaction to Courtney Hadwin who is destined to have the most fabulous career of any of the new Internet stars IMO! My only quibble is with the idea that Courtney was mimicking some other performer. That would be who? She has been compared to Janis Joplin, only because it has been so rare to have someone with such dynamic vocals and passion since Janis 50 years ago. Courtney is otherwise very different from JJ. Stars like James Brown and Michael Jackson had great stage presence and moves of their own, but totally unlike Courtney's. Most contemporary performers either just stand there or have choreographed moves with a team of backup dancers. Again, nothing like Courtney. Bottom line, Courtney then and now is her own unique self. That is why AGT judges were so blown away. Of course, all artists are influenced by bits of what came before, but that doesn't mean copying others. Elvis always did covers, but it was said by many that once he sang one his way, it became his. Courtney also has the ability to reinterpret a song without closely copying the original. She additionally is writing new songs, her album being delayed by the pandemic. Even without an original album her Internet videos have had over 2 billion total views worldwide. If you react to some of the suggestions from the other comments you can better see the diversity and the creative style that sets Courtney apart from other performers. She does have an original, "Pretty Little Thing", which can be found under AGT Champions 2019, demonstrating her stage dominance. I hope to see you react to more Courtney!

@bertpainter8385

2 жыл бұрын

Well said Rick. Many want to compare her with JJ. But if they take the time to do a side by side comparison they will see the differences in vocals, stage presence, timbre and moves. The only real comparison is passion and energy. Courtney is more powerful and has a much lower, richer voice. Maybe it 's tough to notice her over all vocals with this performance as she was still finding her sound. I mean she can mimic Janis pretty close when she wants to, like when she did "Me and "Bobby Mcgee" kzread.info/dash/bejne/aH2cqNSggajUdtI.html or "Mercedes Benz" kzread.info/dash/bejne/e5qjyq5ppNatmpM.html I bet she can mimic anyone if she chooses. She rather make a cover her own today. Andrew will see this if he continues to watch more from Courtney. Not sure he will, but if he finds the time he will not regret it.

@rickrhoden1

2 жыл бұрын

@@bertpainter8385 I think anything at all similar to Janis reminds people of her because that has been missing for half a century.

Did you notice after the audience got over the shock how quickly they were on their feet and were with her all the way. They gave her the ovation given only given to established rock gods and goddesses

She wasn't acting, she really was nervous and shy. She got sick backstage and they had to postpone her audition.

@Calers-gu1ib

2 жыл бұрын

That may have nothing to do with amateur nerves, there have been singers who got sick before shows their whole careers. I think it was Carly Simon who couldn't look at the audience

built for audiences of thousands, she can hold a planet in her hand.

Surprised? So were the other millio s of people when they first saw this. Should you decide to watch more Courtney performances you will discover that not only does she have a powerhouse voice she has it all. Courtney puts more feeling, emotion and passion into everything she sings than any other performer out there... IMO. Courtney is the BEST thing that's happened to the music industry in forever. Hope you keep watching.

@TCubillas

2 жыл бұрын

What up, Shellee? Hope all is well with you and the fam!

It’s kinda funny - none of the AGT judges that season were American 😂

Great reaction. Thanks for reacting to Courtney, I'm one of her biggest fan.

Emulate? She performs nothing like Janice Joplin. Courtney has said she was inspired by James Brown videos. She came in 6th, there were great people formers on that year. Courtney was just announced as performing on the red Bull stage Aug 19 2022 at the FM4 Frequency festival in Austria, Covid willing. Her latest video has her singing Drift Away by Dobie Grey.

@NaturalReactions

2 жыл бұрын

Interesting! That actually explains the fancy dance moves too! Awesome, thanks!

@NaturalReactions

2 жыл бұрын

That actually reminds me of Mr. Michael Jackson.. I think I remember hearing him talk about how he used to study his moves and all.

@TCubillas

2 жыл бұрын

@@NaturalReactions Through the years, Courtney has listed many of her all-time favorites, Janis Joplin, James Brown, Little Richard, Etta James, Aretha Franklin, etc. "Mimic" or "emulate" are probably not the best words to use, unless one's reacting to a cover band or a tribute band of a specific artist. On the other hand, if anyone doesn't believe that Courtney has a little of each of these singers in her singing and/or dancing style, they are 100% WRONG.

@Calers-gu1ib

2 жыл бұрын

I got attacked for 2 years for saying it's not Janis, it's James Brown

Check out "Pretty Little Thing", it's an original Courtney song.

Here are some more Courtney Hadwin songs to react: "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag" "Pretty Little Thing" "Love Hurts" "Sign Of The Times" "Sucker" "Someone You Loved" "Old Town Road" "What's Love Got To Do With It" "Happy Xmas" "A Change Is Gonna Come"

LOVE YOUR REACTION, your one of best, you us for life.... From Colorado. best to you sir,,

You said you wanted to see her doing her own check out sign of the times you'll be amazed

The song she just did was originally done by Janice Joplin but then Otis redding did that same song

Courtney has released a new single and video called Breakable. Another is due out April 7.

AGT has made it possible for young artists to show their talent, of course they offer a spot for old and young and in between artist to shine, Courtney is a shining example of a young artist to get a chance at fame, i love her new original song Doesnt live her anymore

Her original song is Pretty Little Thing check

@alltimemusic9180

2 жыл бұрын

Yes

I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart friend we're checking out Courtney hadwin if you want to see her in our own habitat check out pretty little thing she wrote it

Exactly.

Ya courtney hadwin you rock my world keep doin what you do

You're about to find out what Everyone is mesmerizesd by! Good luck keeping your head in tact!

You said you wanted to hear something like with her vocals checkout sign of the Times by Courtney hadwin you will be amazed again

I'm not sure what you heard but she did write a song and she did on America's got talent the champions it is called pretty little thing she was 14 when she wrote it so check it out man at 14 this goes right unreal stuff she said she wanted to change music I think she'll end up doing it put a little heart and soul back in it should be 18 July 6th and I'm praying for an album to drop later man thanks

The Black Crowes done by Janis Joplin in the body of a kid... What is not to love?

She does not sound like Janis she's better and I love both of them. She makes me love music again. She's amazing

Her version is my second favorite one artist wise at least my favorite versions of the song is done by the Grateful Dead

Courtney doesn't imitate nobody Courtney is Courtney hadwin she will end up being a legend before this is over there is no song she can't sing there is no note she can't hit if you stay on her and do some more of her videos and performances you will realize how magnificent she is on America's got talent she made a statement that she wants to change music by that I take she wants to take the fakeness out of music and put the soul back in it check out some of her other songs her full covers or some of her originals all of all her songs have meaning to him to her thanks man

She is doing her own thing. I went back and saw janis and they are so different and she is easier to understand than janis

Janis Joplin snuck in her

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She did listen to a lot of Janis Joplin albums when she was younger. But she was being herself on this song she wasn't emulating no one its natural. And she use to watch and listen to James Brown, that's were she learned her moves on stage. She placed 6th in 2018, and I think there was some backlash from the fans. But then again the fans had to vote, who would stay. Check the rest of her music on agt. It will lead you to 2019.

Yes it was the Black Crowes

She was runner up

The usual reaction to the AGT performance is "What the **** just happened?"

Yes, the Black Crowes sang it

Janis chaplin

I subscribed

Funny you should mention the English judges on America's Got Talent. I believe none of the judges are American. Heidi is German and Howie is Canadian, if I am not mistaken.

Hard to handle by Otis Redding

Courtney's Soul is unmatched today but not enough from her so far and Grace VanderWaal is starting to move fast, Daneliya and Angelina appear to be going anywhere

Whatch Kristen kruz

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Will you do a reaction video to 4th powers audition on x factor the title of the video is raise the roof Jesse j bang bang video

It's America's Got Talent but there isn't one American is the clip. The contestant and two judges are British and the other judges are a German and a Canadian. 🤨

Courtney is not like janis. She is a singer of her own and I can understand her. Janis I like liked but they sound nothing alike