Courtney Hadwin, just 11 years old, stunned the audience at the 2015 TeenStar singing contest Grand Final with her goosebump-inducing rendition of “Titanium,” the timeless dance anthem by David Guetta and Sia.

As soon as she took the stage, Hadwin took the spotlight, her voice effortlessly soaring through the track’s powerful highs and lows. This was no ordinary performance; Hadwin’s interpretation of the hit song showcased a maturity well beyond her years, leaving the audience in awe.

Watch her performance below.

The performance was a standout moment in the competition, proving that talent knows no age. Courtney’s confidence on stage and raw emotional connection to the song made her version of “Titanium” one to remember. It’s no surprise that the 11-year-old’s stunning vocals made waves across the music world, proving she was destined for greatness.

What made this performance even more remarkable was the way Hadwin, still so young, captured the essence of the song’s message—strength, resilience, and an unshakable will to rise above any challenges.

Courtney Hadwin: “The stage is the place where I feel most myself”

As it turns out, performing on stage brings out the best in Hadwin, and it’s a transformation for which all of us should be thankful.

In a 2018 interview with Forbes, Hadwin spoke about her unbelievable run on the show, which ultimately ended with her coming up short in the Finals. In addition to calling her experience “amazing and so unforgettable,” she let fans know that the person on that stage was authentically her!

“I am just me and it was great that AGT let me be me on stage,” Hadwin explained. “I think the stage is the place where I feel most comfortable and most myself.”