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Most people think they know a hit song by heart until an artist comes along and completely dismantles it. Courtney Hadwin is exactly that kinda performer. She has a voice that sounds like it was forged in the smoky rock clubs of the 1970s. As she covers these famous songs she’s acting as a vocal architect, redesigning modern hits into soulful songs that feel entirely new.
In her main performance, which is a live cover of Harry Styles’ “Sign of the Times,” Courtney shows she is not a normal singer. The original song is a big pop track, but Courtney strips away all the fancy studio sounds. What’s left is something haunting and very intense.
Courtney Hadwin – Sign of the Times (Live Cover)
She starts with a tiny whisper that pulls you in close. But don’t let that fool you! There is a specific moment in this video right as the music builds, where she lets out a burst of power that feels like a volcano.
It is the kind of singing that makes you forget who sang the song first. You will find yourself holding your breath, waiting to see what her voice does next. You really have to hear the scratchy, cool sound in her high notes to believe it.
Just when you think you know her style, she changes everything. She moves from the heavy feelings of a sad song to something totally different. Courtney takes on the famous song “Old Town Road.”
If you are expecting a regular rap beat, think again. In this second video, she gives the song a dusty, bluesy rock-and-roll vibe. It is amazing to see her turn a funny internet song into a serious rock hit.
Courtney Hadwin – Old Town Road (Live Cover)
She uses the same “building skills” from her first video to show that she can find the heart in any song, no matter what the style is.
Courtney Hadwin reminds us that music doesn’t need loud computers to be great. Sometimes, you just need a microphone and a big imagination. These two videos are more than just covers. They show how a true artist can change any song into their own.
