This girl earns the Golden Buzzer on America’s Got Talent for her amazing performance

Courtney Hadwin, a 13-year-old British star, stunned judges and audience members with her spectacular exhibition of skill on America’s Got Talent. Courtney, from Durham, United Kingdom, gave a stunning performance of Otis Redding’s “Hard To Handle” that garnered her a well-deserved standing ovation from all four judges and the whole crowd.

Despite her initial fears, Courtney’s transformation was truly remarkable, as she unleashed a powerful voice with emotional depth that defied her youth. From the minute she started singing, it was clear that she had a rare gift—a voice that seemed to defy the constraints of her adolescent years.

The judges were obviously surprised by Courtney’s performance, unable to control their admiration for the talent on exhibit. Judge Howie Mandel was so thrilled that he didn’t hesitate to push the golden buzzer, which is reserved for only the best acts on the show. Judge Howie Mandel accelerated Courtney’s journey on America’s Got Talent to the quarterfinals, where she now leads the competition for the coveted $1 million prize.

Courtney’s astounding success exemplifies youthful talent’s limitless potential as well as the universal ability of music to transcend age and geography. As she continues to enchant audiences with her exceptional voice and stage presence, the world is anxious to see what outstanding performances she will produce next on her path to success.

Throughout the season, each judge only pressed the Golden Buzzer once, underlining Howie’s deep adoration for Courtney’s audition.

Courtney exuded confidence onstage, but she was disappointed after coming close to winning The Voice Kids UK last year. Nonetheless, she maintained her positive attitude and traveled to the United States, where she performed on America’s Got Talent.

Watch her awe-inspiring and compelling audition, which earned her the coveted Golden Buzzer, in the video below.