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[@crazyratlady3026]

My dad is 71 and he was a guitarist back in the day (Rock) He LOVES this girl. He can't really play anymore because of arthritis but I do catch him sometimes, jamming along with Courtney 🥰She is a very special young lady, very talented.

[@bertpainter8385]

Love this story because she gives him something to keep doing what he loves. I know there's a lot more people out there who are doing the same with similar issues. I'm definitely another for the same reasons. Enjoyment of what you love to do always makes the pain a lot less and fun.

[@richardearnshaw2719]

I am 66 and I haven't been able to play my guitars for going on 3yrs as my knuckles are locking one by one. I feel for your dad buy I know he still plays in his dreams. I am thankful that I taught my son and daughter to play. I feel for you too. I know that your dad doesn't want you to be feel hurt for him. It was always going to happen. The very best thing you can do is be musical yourself - express yourself and be happy to show him how instrumental he has been in helping fashion you. 🥰

[@darrenbent7601]

This, by far, is the best introduction to her amazing talent. This is how myself, and MANY fans of hers became fans. She is a phenomenon, none of us can work out exactly how she can do what she does, but it is incredible. A rising star, she WILL dominate the charts shortly, it is a virtual guarantee.

[@rickrhoden1]

I've seen this audition 100 +/- times, and I still get teary, so I can certainly relate. Courtney has been performing in some public setting since at least age 9, but this AGT audition did jumpstart her wide recognition. Since then she has had a series of setbacks, including the pandemic, business and other personal issues, but she has remarkable resilience and career drive that is finally paying off. As of 2023 she is doing everything as an independent artist, after disillusionment with several music labels. She has released 4 originals (you reacted to one: Call Me Back), and is releasing Christmas Rocks original on November 24! She turned 19 on July 6 and has plans to come to America soon where Kevin Bowe, her producer and co-writer has his studio. Hopefully, sometime in 2024 she will complete her album and start performing on stage where she has no peer! You would do well to react to her songs on Courtney Hadwin KZbin channel and other AGT performances.

[@TheMonarchgroup]

Well said!! I totally agree!

[@metalikalex7]

Almost agree with you... I would have said 1000+/- at least! And today we could give you titles but between the covers and the originals, we could have more than 50 songs available... ENJOY your journey to Courtney's world 😉😉😉

[@gregcrawley2668]

One of the greatest voices I've heard in years. You need to check out more of Courtney. She is amazing. Love the reactions to that rising star.

[@edwarddevogelear4432]

Hi Guys. Terrific reaction. Courtney is truly amazing. You've only seen two songs of hers, but just from those two songs, you can tell a number of things. First, and most obvious, her vocals are phenomenal. The kind of vocal power, control and versatility she has is unmatched. You've seen her sing one gorgeous, gut wrenching ballad (Call Me Back) and then this blow the roof off rock performance. So next, you can now get some idea of the incredible range that she has. Whether it's Rock, R&B, Funk, Soul, Ballads or more, she can sing it all, and the most incredible thing is that there is never a drop off in the fabulous quality of her music. Third is the passion and intensity with which she sings. No one sings with more heart and soul than Courtney does. Add to that, that she is a powerhouse as a songwriter, and also plays a mean guitar, and you'll understand why so many of us consider Courtney a generational level talent. This performance catapulted Courtney to world wide fame. It's hard to describe what happened after this performance. Courtney was everywhere. It now has over a billion views. Courtney herself has over three billion views. You were spot on in one of your comments. Although this is where most people first got to know Courtney, she had been singing for a number of years before, at countless local music competitions, open mics, festivals, etc. Anywhere where she could hone her craft. The stories of how dedicated and focused Courtney has, and is, on her music, are well known. Even at a young age, she was one of the hardest working artists around, and that hasn't changed, but, even though she's is no longer as quiet as she is here, she still remains the same soft spoken, genuine person you see here. In answer to your question, Courtney is 19 now. While Courtney was on AGT, she sang exclusively classic rock from the 60's and 70's, by the likes of James Brown, Tina Turner and Janis Joplin. These are her true musical inspirations. It is well worth reacting to the remainder of Courtney's AGT performances. She blew the roof off the arena with each song and had the audience and the judges in the palm of her hand. Her next performance after the audition is James Brown's 'Papa's Got a Brand New Bag'. There are several videos on KZbin of that performance. It's now that Courtney has gone independent that she has truly come into her own, after overcoming so many obstacles, such as Covid (which delayed her debit album by over two years), her label being sold, which led to so much chaos and more. Her first three independent releases were all non-rock and all were sensational. First, there was the gritty ballad 'Breakable', then there was her uptempo jazzy number , 'That Girl Don't Live Here', and then the intense 'Call Me Back' (which you've already reacted to) that will break your heart every time you listen to it. However, it was only a matter of time before Courtney was going to return to her rock roots and release a song that unleashes her incredible vocal power, and her fourth release, 'Monsters' was it. An absolutely incredible rock anthem. All are available on Courtney's KZbin channel. Can't wait to hear you react to more of Courtney's music. Your reactions are great and your Courtney journey is just beginning. Courtney's talent is like a diamond, with many facets, each one shining as brightly as all the others. You've only scratched the surface so far.

[@clintshepard3014]

Thanks guys for another fantastic reaction! When I saw her audition I fell in love with her vocals and her stage presence she's so amazing! Thanks again.

[@kimjensen7607]

She is 19 now. She was 13 in this performance. In 2017 at age 12, she was in Voice Kid Uk. There she did Ike and Tina Turner's "Night Bush City Limits" Yeah she knocked it out of the park too. Go down her rabbit hole. You will not be disappointed. Whether it's an original song or a cover song, she puts just as much emotion into other people's songs as she does into her own. She is really down to earth girl and constantly keeps in touch with her fans over social media many times Live. Where she talks about future planning and life in general sometimes sings a song or two. She has also had many haters and much adversity. With bullying on their social media from a young age by adults. And with record companies that wanted to change her style and make her into something she absolutely did not want. So after many years with a lot of adversity, she is now a free and independent artist. Now she makes the music she wants. The first two songs she released say a lot about what she's been through. "Breakable" and "That Girl Don't Live Here"

[@prakaklef]

There may be a Courtney Hadwin video that would leave you LESS prepared for her AGT audition than Call Me Back, but I can't think of one😃 They're on opposite ends of her broad range. Imagine if you will though, the millions of us who saw this with no preparation at all, not even having heard her as you did. The two OMGs and a Bloody Hell Courtney from the judges spoke for all of us. So did the golden buzzer. The lovely lady who spoke to her is known as Mel B, aka Melanie Brown, aka Scary Spice of the Spice Girls. The model sitting next to her is Heidi Klum. This audition was in 2018. Courtney's 19 now. If you'd like to go even farther down the hard rock side of her range, you couldn't do better than her latest release, Monsters: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGK7qqqVqqmLeqs If you'd like to walk it back to a soft (for her) slow sad song, her first official original release, Breakable, released early this year, would be great: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoDNqoZrrJaCpNE If you'd like to hear something in between, the first original song she sang on TV, Pretty Little Thing, or the original she released between Breakable and Call Me Back, That Girl Don't Live Here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKqsfYNqebWDitE - both rock a little smooth with a jazzy flavor. Love your reactions, would love to see more!

[@sharonclark4002]

Simon Cowel said in an interview that she had to be kept putting back and back cos she kept being sick cos she was that nervous, but eventually she had to come on cos she was the last one to be seen that’s why at the end you see all the judges leave cos it was the end. You no the saying save the best for last 😊😊😊 I hope you react to all her other AGT performances cos they are all amazing and it shows how much she has come on since appearing on it 😊😊😊

[@givingin2G4Courtz]

She wasn't last, if you look carefully in all the footage of after she came offstage you'll see Jeffrey Lee, another great young singer, preparing to come onstage. I believe they only put one contestant ahead of her, but don't know for sure, I can't find that interview now. Thought I had it bookmarked, too.

[@rickrhoden1]

​@@givingin2G4Courtz Actually judges have said she was so nervous she was feeling sick and reluctant to come on stage. They kept postponing her appearance so apparently there were a number of contestants ahead of her.

[@givingin2G4Courtz]

@@rickrhoden1 Ah, thank you, I hadn't found that. mea culpa. My google-foo lacketh.

[@dalejestes8166]

I've seen this performs many times and I still get goose bumps from it... right now she is 19 yrs old,.

[@jamesgilles6378]

I really appreciate your fair and open assessment of this. You are both seeing the immense talent this beautiful girl has. She has done about four shows on AGT, four live covers, and now four original videos, with a Christmas song due on Nov. 24, 2023. This song was an Otis Redding song "Hard to Handle". She was 18 when she did "Call Me Back".

[@rodneyholmes5908]

She did 5 performances. Next one, Papa's got a brand new bag. Born to be wild Deep River mountain high pretty little thing.

[@darrenbent7601]

This was the 2018 season, with her being 13 then, she is 19 now. The other two judges were Mel B (Scary Spice from The Spice Girls) and Heidi Klum, the model.

[@kevindobie3639]

Honestly guys, i knew yous were going to love courtney, enjoy the ride, superstar

[@richardearnshaw2719]

This sweet child of time just about saved me and millions of others in the dark times of Covid she was the gift that kept on giving and kept me longing to see her succeed. How absolutely stunning to watch the clips of her at an insanely young (even than here) age of 12, 11, 10 !!! "Nutbush City Limits" tina turner ""Rolling in the Deep" adele "Can't Help Falling in Love With You" elvis "I have nothing" whitney "Say Something" christine aguilera "Who's Loving You" michael jackson "What's Love Got to do With It?" tina turner and way more shorts before even all of her AGT performances. It was these above that kept us from tearing our aging hair out with frustration for the poor girl who had to put everything on hold through the hiatus. Thankfully she is a young adult now and taking charge and giving us what we've craved since Howie's glittering prize. From these above performances you will see that Courtney ALWAYS was the star who she is now becoming. Tears will always flow long after you think you are dried out and cinical when Courtney "the girl who came to sing" keeps knocking our socks off quicker than we can buy a new pair. ❤❤❤❤❤❤ Phenomenal at any age 😊

[@TheMonarchgroup]

So there you are Guys, that is how we all got to know Courtney, you two lovely people first saw her when you were both very moved by her "Call Me Back" release some weeks ago and I am so pleased that you have checked her out to see her audition. there is a heap more of her videos on KZbin so make sure you check those out too!! This was a really great reaction!! Thank you!

[@wendykelly2926]

If you liked this AGT audition, you should check out all her AGT performances! This girl is simply incredible.

[@smartin807]

Courtney is right now (Nov 12, 2023) is 19 years old. BTW the song was an Otis Redding song that was recently made popular again via a cover by th Black Crows.

[@kevindobie3639]

Hello again guys, Courtney was 19 when she done call me back and still is 19, the song she sang at her audition was a Otis Redding cover, Courtney done nutbush city limits audition on another show at the age of 12, hope yous enjoy and the rest

[@givingin2G4Courtz]

Thank you! I LOVE y'alls reactions! Though I'm a little upset that EVERYONE who posts this vid fails to name the song and songwriter. This is Otis Redding's posthumous 1968 hit song, "Hard to Handle", as adapted by Ms. Courtney to shift to female protagonist viewpoint in lyrics, using SOME of the changes introduced by the Black Crowes band when they covered it and included it in their shows decades later. But this is definitely HER version, her cover, of that song. I believe she STUDIED him and his band, amongst others mentioned below. They all died when his aircraft went down on their way to their next gig in December 1967. A great loss for both the music community of the time and the black Americans community who had yet ANOTHER very successful band teaching people how to fuse old musical trends into something fresh and fun. They'd already recorded the song, thankfully, but it was still in production waiting to be released. His label and estate released it in 68. Janice Joplin came up because Howie is a big fan of her, and just like Ms. Courtney she surprised everyone at the folk fest, and because their styles of singing and performing onstage are similar. As they should be, since Janis Joplin was ALSO one of the MANY OLD SCHOOL greats from the 1950's, 60's, 70's, and 80's whom this young lady STUDIED here on KZbin. The wonders of growing up GenZ! Like Angelina Jordan, focused more on GRANDPARENTS' era music. Following Ms. Courtney's progression from school/local contests, to regional, to national competitions documented here on KZbin, you can SEE as she masters her craft, mostly teaching herself how do I do THIS thing that Tina Turner did? How do I do that, what James Brown just did in that performance? Then, when she had busked for gas money and the price of private vocal lessons, her confidence AND COMPETENCE just seemed to skyrocket, IMHO. By 2017 when she was on The Voice Kids UK, season 1, at age 12 for her blind audition, she was rockin' that Tina Turner song, "Nutbush City Limits", yet doing it HER WAY, not just imitating her 'virtual mentor', the woman whom she primarily molded herself to EMULATE, not to IMITATE. See her posts and comments from earlier this year when Ms. Tina's death became known. I'd VERY STRONGLY recommend four, no three (y'all already did the fourth), more performances to react to by Ms. Courtney. In my recommended order: Her SECOND time on AGT stage, at LIVE TV quarter-finals, singing James Brown's 1965 hit "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag." She was studying his dance moves, but reportedly decided that was just too hard to remember and just chose to let the music move her, INSPIRED by his performance AND BY THE ACTUAL OLD DANCES named in his lyrics! There's pieces of those 1940's and 1950's dances in there, but those moves are HERS, driven by the MUSIC. Watch Simon as she finishes the song!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXqwaYKhbclknLs Blind audition for TVK-UK, age 12. Listen till will.i.am gets his say in afterwards backstage, and Danny Jones, now her Coach, gives his prediction: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4bKnJhjit6XjtE 3rd performance, after Battles, first LIVE TV episode of show iirc. Coach Danny is giving last minute instructions before she heads to wardrobe and then stage. Boy, did that little girl take THOSE instructions to heart!! His attempts to ease her stress kinda backfired, though: kzbin.info/www/bejne/paWXdoRvmN9ritU SORRY, forgot I'd just watched your reaction to this, what, a week or so ago. Gettin' old. Anyway, read on for background some may not yet know. Finally, the BEST and LAST time we got to see her onstage with a big audience in a big venue. This was on 14 Jan 2019, age 14. She was signed by both Simon's SYCO Music label and Arista label. Not sure why/how, but that's how he structured it. She was placed on the playbill for, get this, the Woodstock 50 special anniversary weekend festival, the youngest performer, reminding all the survivors from back when those roots of rock and modern music were first growing deep and bearing fruit just what it was AND IS all about. A handing off of the torch, so to speak, live for all to see. And then it got canceled. Just imagine what the first year as pandemic unfolded would have been like, how different, with the world eminently aware of this young ROCKSTAR superstar both through her performance there, and through her debut album. Instead, all we have is THIS performance, with Ms. Courtney SHOW-READY, and proving it, with an ORIGINAL song. I've replayed this in so many forms on so many channels. Original was, of course, taken down long ago by AGT/AGT: The Champions. Buckle up! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gn_NqmqFbraLpZo

[@bertpainter8385]

What's your Instagram name. Got some sharing to do if you like. Mines the same name as here with the added 1957after name.

[@BrentOlsen]

During the height of the covid lockdowns in early 2020, I turned to KZbin videos to cheer me up. I came across this video of Courtney and have been a big fan ever since. This performance FLOORED me! Courtney is a multi-generational talent, had to persevere through HUGE obstacles, and continues to make incredible music, now writing her own original songs with the help of veteran songwriter/producer Kevin Bowe. Nice reaction, btw.

[@stephenmitchell8327]

Yes 13 here ( it wasn't janis joplin number it was otis reding song also covered by the black crows )but she was on the voice kids uk at 12 and did a cover of ike and Tina Turner nutbush city limits which also well worth watching although a much smaller crowd of a few hundred she got to the finals on there as well but didn't win but should have imo as well

[@tandireed5109]

Courtney is an amazing artist! I can't wait to see her in concert. Love love Courtney ❤️!!!

[@clintonshepard6107]

Great reaction guys! This audition was the first time I saw her, and I knew she was going to achieve great things, and she's just getting started. Stay safe and well.

[@deborahpearson5856]

She's 19 now please do more reviews on her. I am addicted to Courtney 💗!

[@darrenbent7601]

Same here, I'm a Courtney addict too. I just cant get enough of her fantastic voice.

[@kevindobie3639]

Just watched this reaction and call me back reaction guys again and you've had me in tears, great reaction guys, keep searching, Courtney has loads of videos out there ❤❤❤❤❤

[@chuckvisconti5713]

He was that great at 13 he should see her at 11 and 12 years old

[@chuckvisconti5713]

She was 13 at that time

[@mmcpa]

I have never seen a better AGT performance. Watch her other AGT performances and her 4 cover songs of her official channel. Especially "Old Town Road", a song I never liked.

[@jamesgilles6378]

She was late 18 in "Call Me Back". That is the one Courtney song I struggled with, but you two alone showed me the merits of it. Thank you. As far as I know, Courtney has NEVER missed on a song.

[@chrisnoname6242]

Courtney performed at Carnagie Hall, on April 29th 2024. She was invited by clive Davis, who had received phone calls from Simon Cowel and Howie Mandel, telling him of her A.G.T, appearance. Apparnetly, he was so impressed he invited her to open the show. She sang Janis Joplin's "Another Peace Of My Heart", and got a standing ovation. I don't know if there is a professional video of the show but I did watch a video of her performance but the quality wasn't great but you could still feel the power of her voice, which btw, is just so beautiful. Her range and vocal control are, in my opinion, just out of this universe. I can't think of another singer or performer that is anywhere near to Courtny's stage presence and powerful appearences. If you can find the video of her singing at Carnagie Hall, please react to it, it is worth it. Just remember the sound quality isn't the best. Also, check out all of her tiktok clips and you'll again see her unmatched vocal range. From Chris.

[@drmayeda1930]

The lady talking to Courtney was Mel B(scary spice of the Spice Girls). In Call me back" she's 18.

[@rosemarieedstaller196]

Man muss alle Lieder von Courtney Hadwin anschauen, sie ist unglaublich. Jetzt ist sie ein Profi. Diese Stimme gibt es nur einmal auf der Welt. Ich freue mich auf ihre Kommentare.

[@jamesgilles6378]

This song was "Hard to Handle" by Otis Redding and covered by the Black Crows. Her preferred genre is 60's soul, but she has done some great rock as well. She was 18 on "Call Me Back".

[@reubenshupp8132]

❤❤❤ I am in tears Everytime I watch this.

[@ritafults5042]

Love the way you both react to Courtney! Sings like a lion or an angel,both at her best! She's definitely an old soul! Love love love Her!

[@robertquinn9979]

Courtney was 18 maybe 19 she did call me back.

[@andyturner3056]

I'm a 57 year old man and a massive Janis Joplin fan. Janis has possessed the body of this girl and performed again. Mind blowing. She has Janis's voice, her moves, stage presence, everything.

[@jamesgilles6378]

The other two panelists were Mel B, a former spice girl, who interviewed her as the beginning and Heidi Klum. She was 18 when she sang "Call Me Back". She grew up, but she was still Courtney.

[@casenundra78]

It took only 15 seconds to get the whole house on their feet an clap along !

[@Daniel-un5mp]

Courtney was born in 2004. The AGT audition was in 2018 (before her birthday). "Call Me Back" is from 2023. She was 18.

[@robertquinn9979]

This was an Otis Reding song “Hard to Handle” Howie just referenced Janis because of her style Many people have mistakenly called this a Janis Joplin song Just wanted to set you straight

[@casenundra78]

The person you didn't know was ms. Brown (Scary Spice) of the Spice Girls.

[@williammoore5182]

How would you feel at 13 auditioning in front of millions ? Not at all shy . Stage fright would be my guess. She is naturally a singer and entertainer at the age of 11 way before agt. Her being was brought to view in the US by her agt audition. A million views on social media in the first 24 hrs says it all.😊😊😊

[@ConstanceHurst-r8v]

I’m a 73 year old Nana, and I love her! Have heard her do ‘Sucker’, Sign of the Times, and Old Town Road.

[@jamesgilles6378]

Please see the three stage performances. She may change your perspective somewhat in that she is almost "mad" on stage. She is absolutely fantastic!

[@ShuffleUpandDeal32]

Her real debut was on the Voice Kids UK before this.

[@ricardogomezsuarez1643]

Buenas... Ella tiene tres presentaciones antes de ésta en la Voz Kid, en ése momento tenía 12 años... Si las ven quedarán súper impresionados... Me encantaría que le hicieran una reacción y así puedan mantener una cronología de sus actuaciones en concursos televisivos... Saludos

[@staceym5164]

That song is not from Janis Joplin. Ottis Redding sang it originally.

[@tullysims1313]

Courtney: Sucker, Old Town Road, Christmas Rock.

[@gingw7333]

From the first few lyrics this young lady had me thinking I'd been transported back in time all those years when as a teen, I first saw Janis Joplin perform. Janis was phenomenal. So is Courtney.

[@kennethroy2911]

I have pulled for Courtney from the first day I heard her this is a otis Redding song

[@smartin807]

It's HAD-win Not HOD-win

[@jamesgilles6378]

It was not JJ, it was Otis Redding. She loves soul music. How many 13 year olds do? She also does James Brown, Tina Turner, etc. She has since performed Janis Joplin's "Piece of My Heart" at Carnegie Hall for a Clive Davis tribute. She was actually chosen by Clive to open the proceedings. That might be a good thing for you to react to. She got a standing ovation. I have never seen her fall on a song. (I thought she had on "Call Me Back" until you two straightened me out).

[@kurtsnyder4752]

A year previously, she did Nutbush City Limits on The Voice stage 28.

[@Casenundra]

You should see how she wowed them on the voice.

[@michaelstamper3096]

The judges looked like they peed themselves

[@DrJ4712]

Both of your reactions are spot on!😊❤ Courtney is amazing and her new stuff is awesome! I'll be back to see what you guys are up to next!

[@keithmayberry9420]

every time i watch this a cry from my eye falls

[@FaithsFallen]

Sadly her record label is destroying her future!

[@bertpainter8385]

Not anymore. She's gone independent. But they did stunt her growth tremendously along with Covid and Simon (who originally signed her) decided to sell all his artists over to Sony Music, who basically dropped any of them who weren't already stars. Courtney needed to be free of her contract obligations to finally start releasing her own music with producer/song writer Kevin Bowe, who's a star in his own right, writing, co-writing, and producing for so many of the great artists we've heard over the years and also today. Not sure how much you've kept up with her. Only saying this because her ex label/s are no longer involved with her and she's already done more since January than any of her so called music people did in the past 4 years for her. If you already knew then just ignore this. Although, if her ex record label allowed her to be herself instead of trying to mold her she would have been a house hold name by now even with Covid

[@givingin2G4Courtz]

Hmm? How? Why? She's INDIE now, on her own, doing her music her way as she's said. Admittedly they probably left the family in QUITE the fiscal hole. At least if normal industry practices played out as usual. No idea just HOW MUCH she still owes them on that loan (labels call it an 'advance', but it's enough to make a loan shark envious). MAYBE it all worked out, based on all the non-performance clauses that must have been in it if she had any kind of lawyer on her side at signing. Or maybe just the pandemic and whatever agreements were reached based on the whole situation. Don't know. Probably because all/most such contracts in this insane industry also have strict non-disclosure clauses for anything that might tarnish the label's image. THERE HAS GOT TO BE A BETTER WAY to enable all to make music their way. Her fundraiser over on GoFundMe just topped her goal, so she'll be able to travel to Minneapolis to collaborate again in studio with Kevin Bowe (co-writer, producer, musician) and his band or whomever they bring in to help FINALLY finish her debut album that the old label(s) apparently kept promising her she could finish and would come out "Soon." For years. From age 14 to 18 iirc. At least I assume she was still under contract until that fourth anniversary (Dec 2022) of signing (Dec 2018). Around the new year, iirc, she told fans that she was free and would now be releasing original songs. She just released 'Monsters' back on 29 Sept 2023, her 4th for this year, and just let fans know she'll have a Christmas song by, iirc, end of November. Then, hopefully ASAP in 1Q2024 we should get that debut album of originals. She's got a backlog, AND she can and will make many more songs! Thank God! Love that VOICE!

[@bertpainter8385]

@@givingin2G4Courtz Ok good time to ask questions and have a little back n forth about some things just for fun. When Courtney was on Howie's podcast at the end of 2020, Courtney said she had a new team but couldn't say anything just yet. This was the same year Simon And Sony cut that deal that left many of Simon's signed artists in limbo as far as I could find out except for the big stars. One guy from One Direction (forget name at the moment) was allowed to be released from his contract. Also read in another article that a few others were giving the option to be released. Anyway, I kind of took Courtney announcing she had a new team 4 months after Simon/Sony deal as her moving on from her constraints with her original contract. Unless when she says she has a new team means new people within her original contract. What do you feel?

[@givingin2G4Courtz]

@@bertpainter8385 aha, see I interpreted that differently, just blithely assuming she'd been primarily with the SYCO Music A&R folks, but when Simon upset the apple cart, I presumed the Arista team took over, since her contract was a tad unusual with her being co-signed by BOTH SYCO Music and Arista. So when months later the talent managed by SYCO realized they'd been ghosted and then heard on news later that SYCO Music INSIDE Sony was shut down, I assumed she was still fine, proceeding on under THEIR contract with her. So I never even considered that she'd been dropped by both. She was still on BOTH label's lists of artists early this year, and I KNEW SYCO Music was shut down, so wasn't sure if that meant Sony had inherited and retained her contract, or if she was 'now' just with Arista. And figured that a first contract would probably be for four years. I think I remember one of the instructors for one of the music biz classes/lectures I took a gander at here on KZbin mentioned that was pretty common to be able to just let the time run out on the contract. Of course the artist is still left with that massive and rapidly growing debt as monstrous interest rates accrue. I've listened to fans of other artists going on about what their fav went through, the ramen and 5 roomates in a studio apt, busking for breakfast, etc. Good damn questions. I suspect we won't know until Simon or someone on the inside has an autobiography ghost-written. Or maybe never, with one artist and two 'labels' I'm sure there were PLENTY of draconian clauses keeping everybody's trap shut about anything bad or image-tarnishing that might affect company stock prices. Of course little such protection for the artist, unless they have EXCEPTIONAL legal eagle on their team and some sort of LEVERAGE. IDK.

[@givingin2G4Courtz]

@@bertpainter8385 PLUS, I'm coming at this later than you, after the fact, so my perceptions are skewed by that. I started studying kids becoming vocalists as an interesting population and talent/skill combination to study as a scientist and engineer interested in how skill acquisition works in youngsters, putting to work my Developmental Psychology study and bit of taking stock of current schooling practices from some diverse sources both inside and outside the K-12 education field. I found TVK, then found TVK-UK where I didn't have to rely on Google to translate the German (which I SHOULD know, but don't) into the English that sadly remains my only effective human-spoken language (I know way more computer languages than I do spoken human languages, which I now see is stupid, I should study ALL of them, both for people and machines). THEN I found Season 1 of TVK-UK. Jumped to the winner, and followed Jess down the TVK-UK & X Factor: The Band rabbit hole. Then came back and started following the other finalists journeys and histories. THEN I heard Courtney sing. FULL STOP. To hell with the research, WHO IS THIS GODDESS with THE VOICE?!?! Sent me straight back into 1960's music in my '68 Mustang hardtop, tooling along the winding roads through mountains and fields, watching hawks soar as my fav artists songs transported me. In SECONDS, sitting at my computer, she transported me back. No idea how. Does it every time. AMAZING. Something in her voice is just unmistakeably 1960's no matter what she's singing or when.

[@kurtsnyder4752]

Mel"Spice Girls" B and Heidi Klum.

[@josephgenna7983]

I don’t understand how she is not know well known. Please get this out more. Everyone has the same expression.

[@ppbcatagnus195]

that was not a Janis jopplin song.

[@thetwistedfirestarter]

Do some more Ren please then I can start watching you again. Hes got tons of tracks that you haven’t reacted to probably 50+ 🙏🏼

[@enterthecronic]

Lol died hard Ren lover over here. Well luckily for you…Ren is coming down our rabbit hole this week :) stay tuned

[@thetwistedfirestarter]

@@enterthecronic I will only watch Ren reactions so I’ll look out for it. You should definitely do depression and crucify your culture plus all 4 love musics and all 3 money games and down on the beat and masochist and it’s alright and every other one I haven’t named but definitely seven sins as it’s his best ever song and that’s a fact ☺️

[@brandonwright5614]

If you both like James blunt you should do a reaction to the song monster by James blunt but just a warning that's a sad song it will make you cry