A timid 13-year-old stepped onto the stage, barely lifting her eyes to meet the crowd. The room buzzed with quiet curiosity, but no one was prepared for what came next. The moment she opened her mouth, everything changed. Her voice—rich, soulful, and impossibly powerful—filled the air as she delivered a jaw-dropping rendition of a 1968 classic. The crowd sat frozen, eyes wide and mouths agape, as this shy girl transformed before their eyes into a powerhouse. By the final note, the room erupted in thunderous applause, witnessing a moment of pure magic they would never forget.

Courtney Hadwin, 'America's Got Talent' Golden Buzzer Winner: See Her 6  Best Performances | Billboard

At this point we’re used to seeing good teen performers on America’s Got Talent, but Courtney Hadwin is in a category all her own. She has an energy, a passion so great that it would be complement any performer–and the fact that she’s only 13 makes it that much more.

Courtney auditioned for the show with an “Hard to Handle” by Otis Redding. The song is a commentary on the frustrations of dealing with a difficult, independent woman. The song is a classic example of the Memphis soul sound of the 1960s, and Courtney’s cover was nothing short of amazing. Everyone was completely stunned by the transformation from shy 13-year-old to a hard-core, seasoned rocker in a matter of seconds!

Her performance was nothing short of incredible. Her soulful, powerful vocals and energetic stage presence wowed the audience and judges alike. She had the crowd on their feet, dancing and singing along with her. Her performance left the audience and judges in awe of her talent and energy. This performance made her an instant fan–favorite!

Once she finishes, we get a glimpse of just how young Courtney still is. She’s holds it all together until, at the end, when she gets the golden buzzer, she can’t hold back. Watch the full video below and please leave us a Facebook comment to let us know what you thought!

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