Courtney Hadwin - Sign of the Times (Live Cover) | Reaction

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[@bobobobfellerann4765]

This girl can just do anything. She is the sign of the times. She's not just the singer, she's the song.

[@donnaballagh987]

Her audition on America's got talent is worth a look at

[@edwarddevogelear4432]

Hi Nick. Great reaction. Several things make Courtney so different than every other artist. First, you would never know it from hearing only this performance, but Courtney is primarily a stage dominating, fabulous rocker, that just happens to have the vocal range and dexterity to be equally good across so many genres including R&B, Funk, Soul and Ballads. Her transitions between genres are always flawless and exquisite, and there is never any drop off in the incredible quality of her music. Nearly all artists, even the biggest names, are great in their comfort zones, but move them away from that comfort area, and not so good. We've yet to find where Courtney's comfort zone ends, because she can sing virtually anything and do it better than anyone else. She even had an opera clip go viral on TikTok. Secondly, her creativity is simply off the charts. Courtney will never sing a cover unless she has her own take on how the song could or should have been sung. She never mimics anyone. For example, she did a cover of Lil Nas' 'Old Town Road' and completely dismembered the original Country, Hip Hop version and put it back together as this amazing Rock anthem. I've put the link below as a possible future reaction. Courtney first rose to fame when she was a finalist on the 2018 season of America's Got Talent (AGT). During her stint on AGT, she sang exclusively classic rock by the likes of Tina Turner, James Brown and Janis Joplin. Her audition performance went viral and now has over 500M views across all platforms. Overall Courtney has over two billion online views and is loved by millions from virtually every part of the world. I've put the link to her AGT audition below as well because it is an absolute must see. The reason that Courtney isn't already a megastar is that her debut album of original music has been repeatedly delayed by the over two years of travel bans and lock downs related to Covid, but when it drops it will be epic. There is so much built up anticipation for it. Over the last two years, Courtney has shared all or parts of a number of originals with her fans and all have been sensational. Turns out, no surprise, that she is also a real powerhouse as a song writer. For those of us that follow her, Courtney is truly a generational level talent. Can't wait to hear you react to more of her music, so you can see everything that Courtney is able to bring to the table musically with her incredible talent. Courtney Hadwin - Old Town Road: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5_apZpqeJWDisU Courtney Hadwin - AGT Audition: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYGrh3-uop2IY5I

[@waynecoker7129]

COURTNEY is my favorite singer out there and i have heard them all ! the more you hear the more you will love her ! she can sing any kind of song she want to ! great reaction ! please do much more reactions on COURTNEY she has so much out on the internet ! thank you !

[@annmills3163]

She’s come a long way since AGT

[@sherryericksen4662]

Welcome to the wonderful world of Courtney Hadwin. This is just one facet of Courtney’s singing. She can literally do anything! This was a great reaction and I have subbed to your channel. So sorry to hear about your father. The loss of a parent is a devastating thing. It must be more so if it was sudden. My thoughts are with you. I know you said you weren’t taking any new requests right now but when you are I would suggest “Sucker”. Courtney turned the Jonas Brothers pop song into hoppin’ rock and soul. I will put in an official request when you’re taking more.

[@darrenaurand7138]

Great reaction vid ...watch some more of Courtney and you'll see she doesn't cover a tune she COURTERIZES them 😁. I'd recommend her version of Old Town Road next....she flips that tune like a silver dollar pancake 🤟😎

[@bertpainter8385]

Ain't that the truth. That's almost an understatement. 😁

[@bertpainter8385]

1st I wanted to just say I'm sorry for your loss. I lost my dad at 40 and it was very hard to move forward for a time. But time does lessen the grief. Not so much heal. Music does have a way of helping the process. Not sure if this was mention here yet, but Courtney was only 14 when she recorded this and 3 other covers she did after getting signed from her stint on AGT. This one was to me the closet to the original she covered any song in that studio. Two of the others that she did, she completely changed them into rockers from the days of past. Most people who know about Courtney but who don't really follow her know her from her audition on AGT. That performance made Courtney Hadwin known around the world to anyone who watches AGT or who goes on KZbin to look for music videos of other singers. She went viral overnight after that audition and followed up with 4 other performances on that show that were show stoppers, especially if you were familiar with rock the way it used to be performed. I read a comment here who mentioned her dancing on stage turned them off. But anyone who appreciated artists like Mick Jagger, Joe Cocker, James Brown, Tina Turner, etc from a time where anything goes, knows the excitement a good stage performer brings to the table at a concert. Courtney hadwin is damn near the best stage performer of today's generation. There's still a few good ones, but I haven't seen one that makes my insides jump out of my skin to join in with the way she performs on stage. She was doing this at 11 or 12 years old just after she found a few videos on KZbin by artist such as James Brown, Jagger, Little Richard and more. From that point on she mentions she new what she was missing and proceded to learn from those great performers. If you do more reactions to Courtney, I agree with reacting to "Old Town Road". kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5_apZpqeJWDisU or her AGT audition kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYGrh3-uop2IY5I as next in line. Either way you'll want to see all she can do. She is a rocker for sure, but that ain't all. If you follow up on her, you'll be shocked by her persona, stage skills and singing abilities in any genre she chooses.

[@vincentboyd6165]

Hey! I just want to add to this, because I always love Bert's comments, genuine. This was a softer side of Courtney due to in my opinion many people were saying she can only run around and do Rock type genre music. She did this and blew those people in the wind. :) Goosebumps every time I hear her sing. No other musician female or other in my life time ever gave me goosebumps just listening her sing. She's a power house and her history is huge with singing in England. I'm glad that in her youth in this Century that the "Old Soul" music influenced her in very many good ways. You want to hear her sing soul? at 8 she does Etta James All I could do is Cry. OMG. Never in my life even being once in Music heard such a young person give out emotion while singing and a presence that gives you goosebumps.. I suppose it's horrible for others to compare her to other musicians, but what i learned is that people find it easier to relate and describe the person, or they're jealous, yes jealous that the new person might take away from the musician or artist they love. My two favs from her is "Papa's Got a brand new Bag and All I could do is Cry". Etta James and James Brown go way back and this is a youth who can connect and love the music. That's rare in today's youth. Anything w/Courtney Hadwin, from singing, stage, dancing, and clothing style will not disappoint. Courtney is rare and most likely a prodigy and people will not like her which would take for ever to explain, but I hope nothing but the best for this young artists. Truly a rare artist.

[@bertpainter8385]

@@vincentboyd6165 Nicely said Vin. Happy Holidays.

[@Dr_KAP]

Yes! I was hoping she would show what I knew she was capable of!! She’s got a bit of Janis Joplin in her this girl!!

[@wendellburkhart8297]

I remember this girl and Brother she can SANG !

[@mmcpa]

It's always great to hear somebody react to her when they heard the original first. Some have reacted to her without listening to the original, and that's a huge mistake with the likes of Courtney. She hit you hard because you knew the original. I think her version of Old Town Road is easily the best cover I've heard, and it's better than the original...by far.

[@mauistevebear]

Courtney is a BEAST!!! What she did on AGT was astonishing! She even sang an original song on AGT...She also has other covers amd I would LOVE to hear what you have to say about these performances!

[@rickrhoden1]

Really great reaction; I can tell you are one of the more thoughtful reactors. You have just been introduced to someone with the potential to be a one-of-a-kind, game-changing star. She just needs to get her original album out there! Other commenters have filled you in on Courtney, so I hope you dive in to more of the suggested videos.✌️

[@ros8737]

Great request Cindy, love this one. Yeah this is the kid that got a golden buzzer for her jaw dropping Janis Joplin.

[@Dr_KAP]

She didn’t sing Janis Joplin she sang Otis Redding “Hard to Handle” but yes she definitely has some Janis in her !!!

[@ros8737]

@@Dr_KAP True, she just reminded Howie of Joplin. Maybe Hadwin was inspired by Black Crows version.

[@bertpainter8385]

@@ros8737 Tbf, Will I Am of Black Eyed Peas 1st recognized her as a judge on The Voice Kids UK, being similar to Janis Joplin the year prior to AGT when Courtney was performing an audition of Tina Turners "Nutbush City Limits" and Will I Am was so curious as to why she was tired after she performed because he didn't turn his chair to see Courtney in action. Now that was a performance just as good and as shocking as Courtney's AGT audition. You may have already seen that video, but if not it's here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4bKnJhjit6XjtE

[@ros8737]

@@bertpainter8385 Yes thx, brilliant enough to watch again :)

[@brentravnsborg2782]

this young lady can really kill it with her voice but she is an even more incredible live performer . mind blowing is an accurate description of her live performances and if you want your mind blown listen to her rendition of nutbush city limits on the voice kids . enjoy

[@chrismorin1318]

As many others have recommended, please do yourself a favor and watch her golden buzzer performance on AGT! For that matter there is a video of all of her AGT performances! But the golden buzzer video will blow your mind! I believe she's either 13 or 14 and will rock your world! I'm glad to hear you're all doing well. It's gonna be rough at times, but getting back into the routine and doing something you love will help immensely! Sending you and yours much love! ❤

[@kimmyp5283]

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family❤Kimberlly from Maine🇺🇸

[@lorettapierce8430]

I love singers who give me goosebumps,,,and that she does

[@alltimemusic9180]

Thanks for your reaction, Courtney is amazing

[@dremawhite3545]

Watch her audition on AGT. She will surprise you!! She's a rock chick 😁

[@maiak846]

I'll second that. At 13 years old, she blew everyone away... a Joplin-esque freak of nature!

[@brucebremer4918]

Welcome back. I know you're pushing through the pain. Hopefully we can be part of the healing. God bless, my friend.

[@alltimemusic9180]

Love her voice 🥰🥰🥰🎶🎶🎶

[@alltimemusic9180]

Can't wait for you to react again to Courtney

[@stephaniebondy3416]

Thank you for spotlighting Courtney. She will be back soon with another single and I can’t wait! Also, thank you for not talking so much during the video. A lot of people do that.

[@christinafisk9657]

Love to see younged people reacting to old music or making the music their own she will blow your mind. You go Courtney love you girl! God bless you and be healthy 💜🙏💜🌸🫶

[@Graniepanies]

Courtney was 14 here. COURTERIZED ❤

[@nancyharvey7969]

Love her! Look at some of Courtney’s earlier stuff from her Voice Kids UK and AGT performances. She is an old soul with a fantastic voice who understands music/lyrics beyond her years.

[@ritafults5042]

Nick you're great! Great Team, You reaction to Courtney! Will be following you both! Love your reactions and the clean style you react to this Star!!!👍👍❣️❣️

[@pauliwog12]

This the mild side of Courtney. She can sing anything.

[@SubsNewar]

You have made the right observation, she is a very gifted young lady with a voice that can do any chord. By the way, you should see her perform, she is a fire cracker, a unique person who literally owns the stage like a pro.

[@bikermike420]

I see you have experienced the Hadwin Affect. Check out her version of Old Town Road

[@marcfisher328]

This girl Courtney Hadwin is amazing....I think she just performed at Carnegie Hall in NYC and did a great job. Her first album is also coming soon.

[@toddkohut5993]

I smiled so big when you said you want to see what’s unique. I knew what was coming. I love the way she goes from soft to absolutely blowing the roof off then back to soft like nothing happened. Welcome to the Courtney Hadwin fandom brother. It’s a wild ride.

[@waynecoker7129]

please do much more reactions on COURTNEY like - [ THAT GIRL DON'T LIVE HERE ANY MORE ! ] she has a lot of her own songs out there ! great reaction ! thank !

[@jamesgilles6378]

Your most accurate statement in this reaction was, "She is amazing". That is an under statement and why all of her fans are still with her and likely always will be. She will release an album very soon. (It is 8/1/2024). I hope you do more of her and become her fan as well.

[@kayclark8403]

Underrated singer and she should won the talent ,why she not superstar now I think is management I love her voice

[@darrenbent7601]

Sorry for your loss, things will ease, day by day. This, my friend, is Courtney Hadwin. I'm surprised that you do not know of her already. She was literally a global sensation in 2018, when she appeared on AGT. I live in New Zealand, and have become a huuuuuge fan of hers because of that show. This is a mild performance for her, you should seriously check out her AGT performances, especially her audition. Also, another one to watch would be her cover of Old Town Road. Many people, myself included, consider it far superior to the original Billy Ray Cyrus version.

[@ritafults5042]

She is the best!! What a rang of NOTES

[@tattoodude8946]

It amazes me that the girl that can belt like nobody's business and has a vocal squall like the best gospel singers can also bring the heart and soft. Incredible - she really has it all. I mean when you can go from Adele to Janis - what else is there?

[@GrafindeKlevemark]

You need to hear her performance on AGT at 13 and Champions at 14 with an original - she blows your hat off !

[@mezz444]

Great cover..loved her rendition. She reminds Me a little of the one and only brilliant Vanessa Amarosi..so that's sayn sumthn 😉

[@MissTa5ha]

You should react to her auditions on both AGT, and The Voice Kids UK. Honestly incredible!!!! 😍

[@arr64lima63]

I absolutely love Courtney Hadwin. She does not post much on you tube but what she does is dynamite.

[@rickylight5508]

Very nice reaction, enjoyed very much.

[@archangelrevelations9532]

I'm so sorry for your loss and this video was divinely guided to me and this song was divinely guided to you by the angels cuz at this time I see 5.5 views which signifies angel number 55 which means an ld Courtney Hadwin is an Earth Angel and messenger so pay attention to her song's that she writes. 55 signifies angel number love, and your angels only want healthy and unconditional love for your life. 55 is also a special twin flame number! This particular number is a twin itself, as well as a mirror number, because of the double '5'.

[@alltimemusic9180]

Great reaction Nick

[@crazyratlady3026]

Do Sucker and Old Town Road. She's born to rock

[@bertpainter8385]

Should be mentioned that Courtney chose to record these 4 covers (well you only know about 1 so far) for a different reasons. As has been said, Courtney is a rocker and did all intense rock performances when she was on AGT just before doing these. So there was a bunch of comments going around social media while she was on AGT that she was more or less a one trick pony. She made a statement by recording the 4 Cover Sessions mini EP afterwards. This was the 1st one she release that summer. It caught me off guard that's for sure. I was expect more rock from Courtney and I will admit I the 1st time I heard this I was disappointed. But once she got to the raspy distortion at the end I quickly changed my mind. But then the next song she release ("Sucker" and then the last one "Old Town Road" - which btw I wasn't a fan of the original) she was all about rocking it again. I only wished they gave her more room to move. Later, she mentioned each song she chose she had a reason for. I always believed one of those reasons was to show the critics she could sing like today's cookie cutter singers if she chose to. She just didn't want to. Very curious to see what she releases when her original album comes out. She's always moving forward with being creative and different.

[@rosemarieedstaller196]

Courtney hadwin hat noch so viele schöne Lieder. Sie ist unglaublich und ein richtiger provi. Sie werden begeistert sein.

[@Talkingdog7]

To bad you picked this vid first. BGT and her AGT singing was a better place to start. It's her performances was what made her special. Courtney dosen't perform here just singing.

[@jakesmith5278]

Isn't she that crazy Janis Joplin on America Got Talent???

[@bikermike420]

Yes absolutely

[@jimmysmith3356]

Actually she's that crazy good Courtney Hadwin from AGT

[@user-fm1hj5vt8c]

Welcome to the ride that is Courtney Hadwin.

[@ronwagner9493]

This young lady's got more talent and her little finger than these so-called big stars having their whole body

[@woodywoodman2319]

Imagine her and Ren doing a duet!?!?!?!?

[@debramcmahon9065]

Go back and watch her on AGT

[@johnbordach4195]

Sorry for your loss, brother.

[@2filos]

What made her different from Courtney was her performance and style on AGT at age 14. I think it was very difficult for her to keep that demand in her throat now she is another Courtney.

[@jjgotcha5224]

Oh you seriously need to check her out doing old town road. Your jaw will drop

[@jackieforester2525]

You should hear her sing rock

[@jasons7162]

Check out her new Single “Breakable”

[@jamesgilles6378]

I do not know what happened to you, but I will tell you that you are a good and fair reactor. I love Courtney and hope you will learn to also.

[@woodywoodman2319]

Must See.... her AGT Golden Buzzer performance as a 12 yo!!! Janice Joplin and Tina Turners bloodline... gotta be!!!!

[@woodywoodman2319]

Her version of Old Town Road, Someone you Loved and Sucker are better than originals I think! Check out her Original, at 16 yo... on AGT Champions called Pretty Little Things!!!

[@CarloRodriguez10]

Please react to her live cover of “ Old town road “

[@mitchfowler7102]

She was only 15 when she did that cover

[@rodneyholmes5908]

COURTNEY who

[@christinafisk9657]

You need to go watch AGT when she was 13 you won't regret it! 💜🙏💜🌸🫶