One of America’s Got Talent’s most recent candidates has returned to the stage and once again wowed the judges.

If you watched the last season of AGT, you’re probably familiar with Courtney Hadwin. Her audition quickly went viral once it appeared on television.

Howie Mandel, one of the judges on America’s Got Talent season 13, gave Courtney the third Golden Buzzer of the season.

The kid entered the America’s Got Talent stage for her audition and instantly admitted to judge Mel B that she was terrified. The judge was kind enough to advise Courtney not to worry.

She inquired about Courtney’s favorite school subject, which, predictably, is music. Courtney doesn’t have a favorite piece of music to study in school, but it’s safe to say she likes the classics based on her audition.

She controlled the stage with her long, lanky arms, highlighting every motion she made while singing Otis Reading’s «Hard to Handle.»

Her audition was so exciting and distinctive that the judges were blown away by her skill. In fact, Howie Mandel likened her to Janis Joplin, one of the greatest artists of all time.

Howie stated before slamming his Golden Buzzer for Courtney:

«I’m not Clive Davis,» I say. My name is Howie Mandel. I can’t get you a record contract. All I can do for you, young woman, is  is give you…»

Receiving a Golden Buzzer during the audition rounds is one of the finest compliments an artist can get. It’s no surprise, therefore, that Courtney returned for America’s Got Talent: The Champions.

They’re bringing back the best of the best from all of the Got Talent events this season, not just AGT. Susan Boyle received the very first Golden Buzzer of the season!

For her comeback to AGT, Courtney opted to sing her first original song, a rock and roll tune called «Pretty Little Thing.»

The video was uploaded by America’s Got Talent on their YouTube account, where it has received over 3,000 comments from fans all over the world.

One supporter wrote:

I was rooting for her from the start, and it’s a shame she didn’t win. It’s incredible to see Courtney take the stage and perform a song she composed. She has fantastic skills. Keep singing, Courtney; you did an excellent job with this song.

Courtney, like another AGT star, Darci Lynne Farmer, could not earn enough votes to advance in the competition and was sent home after week 2.

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