British singer-songwriter Courtney Hadwin has finally dropped her long-awaited debut album, Little Miss Jagged, now available and streaming worldwide. As the next major step in her career, from viral sensation to an unstoppable force, this record highlights Hadwin’s powerhouse vocals, raw songwriting, and genre-bending sound. Channeling the spirit of some of her inspirational artists, like Martha Reeves and Aretha Franklin, she has established herself as a new face in the music industry, cultivating avid supporters since she started her music career as a preteen.
The album’s focus track, “Electric,” delivers a blast of rock ‘n’ soul energy, setting the tone for a project defined by grit, honesty, and fearless individuality. The song lives up to its name, a rambunctious mission statement wrapped in driving guitars and soulful urgency. Hadwin’s emphatic vocals can be compared to the likes of Janis Joplin, another one of her major influences growing up. Her father, Paul Hadwin, noticed her innate vocal ability and had her singing Aerosmith tunes from an early age. She turned to YouTube to watch iconic performances, including those of Janis Joplin, James Brown, Little Richard, and Tina Turner, to learn vocal techniques. Furthermore, the album reveals the true range of Hadwin’s style, breezing through punk rock tracks (“Spellbound”), soulful blues songs (“You Only Love Me When I Lie”), emotional ballads (“Die and Stay Pretty”), and (“All the Love Money Can Buy”). Collectively, the record truly reaffirms Courtney Hadwin as an artist to watch, one who has stayed true to her voice and vision, while stepping into her full creative power.
Courtney Hadwin was popularized through her appearance on America’s Got Talent, though she had gotten to the final of The Voice Kids UK. At 13 years old, she blew judges away, receiving a golden buzzer with videos of the audition reaching 6.3 million views on YouTube. While the music industry initially sought to mold her into a conventional pop act, Hadwin chose a different path, writing music that reflected her own passions and experiences. Now at 21, with 3.7 million followers across TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook, she has garnered a loyal audience that connects with her authenticity and coming-of-age storytelling. Praised by outlets like Rocksound, The Line of Best Fit, XS Noise, and more, Courtney Hadwin is a name to remember. Little Miss Jagged is a multifaceted record that can swing toward a bigger funk influence for one track and swivel into an entirely different direction for the next cut. The record is a testament to her refusal to compromise and a promise of even bigger things to come. The album is now available to stream and download worldwide. To watch Courtney Hadwin on her musical journey, follow her on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.