With a voice that once rocked global stages, Courtney Hadwin continues to captivate audiences—even when the spotlight is unexpected. The former America’s Got Talent finalist surprised an intimate bar crowd when she took the stage for an impromptu karaoke rendition of Lady Gaga’s emotional ballad, “Remember Us This Way.” And just like that, Hadwin stole hearts all over again.
Though the setting was low-key, Hadwin’s voice was anything but. Channeling Gaga’s raw emotion and vocal intensity, she effortlessly tackled the song’s explosive chorus—a section many seasoned singers shy away from. The powerful performance felt less like a casual karaoke moment and more like a headline act.
Watch her cover below.
“Remember Us This Way,” made famous by A Star Is Born, is known for its dramatic build and emotionally charged lyrics. But in Hadwin’s hands, the ballad transformed into something uniquely hers—gritty, honest, and deeply moving. Her vocals soared with ease, turning the modest bar into her own personal concert stage.
While countless singers have covered Lady Gaga’s heartfelt track, few have delivered it with the natural control and fearless delivery that Hadwin showed in this off-the-cuff performance. Her tone—both powerful and vulnerable—echoed through the room, drawing a stunned silence from the crowd before erupting into applause.
Hadwin’s roots in rock and soul shone through as she belted the climactic notes with fierce conviction. Her take on the song wasn’t just technically sound—it was emotionally rich, capturing the heartbreak and beauty that define Gaga’s original version.
What to know about “Remember Us This Way” by Lady Gaga
“Remember Us This Way” is one of the standout tracks from the 2018 film A Star Is Born, starring Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper. Written by Gaga, Natalie Hemby, Hillary Lindsey, and Lori McKenna, the piano-driven ballad captures the heartbreak of love and the pain of letting go.
Though never officially released as a single in the U.S., the song has gained a devoted following for its soaring melody and emotional depth. Gaga performed it during her Las Vegas residency and it remains one of her most beloved vocal showcases.