A timid teenage girl steps onto the Americas Got Talent stage, her voice barely above a whisper, The judges exchange doubtful glances, then, out of nowhere, she erupts, With a voice that channels a rock legend, Courtney Hadwin shatters expectations, leaving the crowd gasping

13-year-old Courtney Hadwin shocked the judges on America’s Got Talent in 2019 with a powerful performance of Otis Redding’s “Too Hot to Handle,” transforming from a shy teen to a confident powerhouse. Her electrifying talent earned her a golden buzzer from Howie Mandel, sending her straight to the quarter-finals. Though she didn’t win, Courtney’s journey continued, with an upcoming debut album and tour, proving her music career is just beginning.