“She Turned a Street Performance Into a Rock Concert!” Christmas Came Early When Courtney Hadwin Lit up a Town’s Light Switch-on Event With Her Wild, Powerhouse Performance of “Merry X-Mas Everybody” by Slade. Dressed in a Shirt That Literally Sparkled With Lights, the Agt Star Channeled Pure Holiday Chaos and Magic — Dancing, Shouting, and Owning the Mic Like the Born Rockstar She Is. Fans Screamed, Phones Shot Up, and One Commenter Wrote, “Only Courtney Could Make Busking Feel Like Wembley!” Another Said, “Simon Cowell Called Her a Maniac — Now We See Why, and We Love It!” This Wasn’t Just Busking… It Was Christmas on Fire, Hadwin-Style.

Courtney Hadwin once again brought her fiery stage presence to life during a holiday light switch-on event, performing the Slade classic “Merry X-MAS Everybody”

Donning a light-up shirt that sparkled in sync with the season, Hadwin lit up the stage with passion, energy, and an unshakable sense of rock ‘n’ roll joy, proving exactly why Simon Cowell once called her “a maniac.”

The 2017 performance, captured in a fan-favorite video that continues to circulate online, shows the then-teen sensation channeling the raw charisma that made her a household name after her jaw-dropping, Janis Joplin-inspired audition on America’s Got Talent.

From the first note, Hadwin’s signature raspy vocals cut through the winter air, her entire body moving in sync with the music as the crowd cheered in awe.

One fan wrote, “The music flows through her whole body. Thank you for this exciting clip.” Another added, “Courtney is Christmas, what else can I say.” The outpouring of love reflects how her performances continue to inspire devoted followers across the globe — years after that unforgettable AGT debut.

FROM VIRAL STARDOM TO ARTISTIC REINVENTION

No one has a story quite like Courtney Hadwin. At just 13, her gritty, blues-infused performance went viral worldwide — and soon, the music industry came calling. But instead of following the conventional pop route, Hadwin chose to carve her own path.

Now, the powerhouse vocalist and songwriter has entered a new era with her long-awaited debut album, Little Miss Jagged. The record marks the evolution of an artist who’s never been afraid to take risks or defy expectations.

Across the album, Hadwin effortlessly blends bouncy pop-punk, soulful R&B, classic Motown, and explosive rock ‘n’ roll, all anchored by her commanding, unmistakable voice. Her new focus track, “Electric,” captures that essence perfectly — a thunderous, self-affirming anthem built around the lyric, “Let the power of the music take me away!”

With more than 3.7 million followers across TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook, Courtney’s loyal fanbase continues to champion her journey — from the fearless teen who once tore up a Christmas stage in flashing lights to a confident young artist shaping her own musical destiny.

As one fan put it best: “Courtney is Christmas — what else can I say.”