{"id":2493,"date":"2025-06-01T15:39:13","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T15:39:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/story15.com\/?p=2493"},"modified":"2025-06-01T15:39:13","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T15:39:13","slug":"courtney-hadwin-sang-so-good-at-just-11-years-old-shocking-with-her-rock-voice-and-cool-dance-moves-on-stage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/story15.com\/?p=2493","title":{"rendered":"Courtney Hadwin sang so good at just 11 years old, shocking with her rock voice and cool dance moves on stage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With a voice beyond her years and a stage presence that demands attention, Courtney Hadwin made a lasting impression when she stepped up to the mic at just 11 years old.<\/p>\n<p>Performing at the West Rugby Club Beer Festival in 2016, Hadwin delivered a showstopping cover of James Brown\u2019s \u201cI Feel Good\u201d that left the crowd speechless.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Watch her performance below.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\ud83c\udf1f Courtney Hadwin's \ud83c\udf1f  High-Energy 'I Feel Good' Performance\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aZleKd4yVr8?feature=oembed\" width=\"790\" height=\"444\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-origwidth=\"790\" data-origheight=\"444\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div class=\"5QeZTrK7\"><\/div>\n<p>From the very first note, Hadwin proved she was in a league of her own. Her performance blended powerful vocals, high-octane energy, and classic rock-and-roll attitude\u2014reminding the audience that greatness knows no age.<\/p>\n<p>Her gritty voice and bold moves made it hard to believe she was still in elementary school.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-40924 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/newsflash24h.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/courtney-hadwin-i-feel-good-james-brown-live-11-age.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 813px) 100vw, 813px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newsflash24h.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/courtney-hadwin-i-feel-good-james-brown-live-11-age.jpg 813w, https:\/\/newsflash24h.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/courtney-hadwin-i-feel-good-james-brown-live-11-age-300x162.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newsflash24h.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/courtney-hadwin-i-feel-good-james-brown-live-11-age-768x415.jpg 768w\" alt=\"\" width=\"813\" height=\"439\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Though many performers have covered Brown\u2019s iconic hit, Hadwin\u2019s version stood out. She didn\u2019t just sing the song\u2014she owned it. Her energetic dance moves and fearless delivery made the set feel more like a full-blown concert than a local festival show.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re a fan of old-school soul or just love seeing raw talent in action, Hadwin\u2019s \u201cI Feel Good\u201d cover is a must-watch. She sang so good, her confidence and passion lit up the stage and hinted at the star she would soon become.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk\/webimg\/legacy_ash_102796931.jpg?crop=3:2,smart&amp;trim=&amp;width=640&amp;quality=65&amp;enable=upscale\" alt=\"Courtney Hadwin gets ready for America's Got Talent final\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As the music built and Hadwin hit her final note, the crowd erupted in cheers, giving a glimpse of what was to come for the young powerhouse. That day in 2016 wasn\u2019t just a performance\u2014it was the beginning of something big.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/i\/newpix\/2018\/09\/12\/09\/501168F700000578-6158541-image-m-37_1536741050559.jpg\" alt=\"America's Got Talent: Courtney Hadwin dazzles in live semifinals | Daily  Mail Online\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>What to Know About \u201cI Got You (I Feel Good)\u201d by James Brown<\/h3>\n<p>Originally released in 1965, James Brown\u2019s \u201cI Got You (I Feel Good)\u201d is one of the most iconic soul songs of all time. With its punchy horn section, infectious groove, and unforgettable opening scream, the track quickly became a timeless anthem of joy and confidence.<\/p>\n<p>Brown\u2019s energetic vocals and electrifying performance style helped launch the song into the mainstream, where it topped the R&amp;B charts and became his highest-charting single on the Billboard Hot 100. It remains a staple in pop culture, often featured in films, commercials, and live performances across generations.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/gcdn\/-mm-\/5c3ca9d12d97f0f7551d5cfb0603e52d1082040b\/c=0-84-2994-1776\/local\/-\/media\/USATODAY\/USATODAY\/2014\/07\/21\/1405952701000-1brown-n061225.jpg?width=700&amp;height=396&amp;fit=crop&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp\" alt=\"Good Gawd! James Brown through the years\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The song\u2019s lasting impact lies in its simplicity and power\u2014it\u2019s just over two minutes long, but its energy is explosive. Its influence on funk, soul, and rock music is undeniable, and it\u2019s widely recognized as a key moment in James Brown\u2019s rise as the \u201cGodfather of Soul.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With a voice beyond her years and a stage presence that demands attention, Courtney Hadwin made a lasting impression when she stepped up to the&#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"more-link-wrapper\"><a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/story15.com\/?p=2493\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Courtney Hadwin sang so good at just 11 years old, shocking with her rock voice and cool dance moves on 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