This holiday season, Rockefeller Center isnโt just lighting a tree โ itโs lighting a fire. And at the heart of that blaze stands Courtney Hadwin, the young British powerhouse whose voice can shake arenas and melt hearts in the same breath. Known for her explosive stage energy and gritty soul, Courtney is bringing her one-of-a-kind sound to NBCโs legendary โChristmas at Rockefeller Centerโ celebration, promising a night where rock โnโ roll meets pure Christmas magic.

The holidays have always been about tradition โ the tree, the lights, the family gatherings โ but this year, tradition gets a jolt of electricity. When Hadwin steps onto that iconic stage beneath the glowing star of Rockefellerโs Christmas tree, it wonโt just be a performance; itโll be a revival of spirit. Producers are calling it โa holiday performance charged with youthful fire and vintage soul.โ Fans are calling it the event of the season.
๐ A Voice Beyond Her Years
At just 20, Courtney Hadwin has already become one of the most unforgettable voices of her generation. Ever since she stormed onto the stage of Americaโs Got Talent, transforming from shy teenager to unstoppable rock goddess in seconds, sheโs been compared to legends like Janis Joplin and Tina Turner. But Hadwin isnโt a copy of anyone โ sheโs something entirely new.
Her raw rasp and bluesy growl carry decades of soul, while her energy and vulnerability make every note feel alive. When she sings, itโs not just sound โ itโs emotion, rebellion, and freedom rolled into one.
For โChristmas at Rockefeller Center,โ Hadwin plans to channel that same emotion into a night of music that celebrates love, unity, and the wild spirit of the season.
โMusic has always been about emotion and truth,โ Courtney shared in a recent interview. โThis Christmas, I just want to bring that fire and heart to everyone watching โ to remind people that joy can be loud.โ
๐ถ A Setlist Full of Soul


This wonโt be a quiet night by the fireplace. Courtneyโs set promises to be as diverse and dynamic as her voice. Sheโll perform reimagined versions of timeless Christmas favorites, turning โHave Yourself a Merry Little Christmasโ into a soulful blues anthem, and โRun Rudolph Runโ into a high-voltage rock jam pulsing with her signature grit.
In between the electric highs, there will be tender moments too โ stripped-down acoustic renditions where Hadwinโs voice takes center stage, revealing the warmth and vulnerability behind her fiery persona.
Every song will tell a story โ not just of Christmas cheer, but of resilience, passion, and the timeless power of music to bring people together.
โ๏ธ The Spirit of Rockefeller
Few places capture the spirit of Christmas quite like Rockefeller Center. Beneath its towering tree and glimmering lights, generations have gathered to celebrate hope and togetherness. For Courtney, performing here is more than an honor โ itโs a dream realized.
โI grew up watching the Rockefeller tree lighting on TV,โ she said. โIt always looked like magic โ like the world just stopped to sing together. To be a part of that this year feels unreal.โ
And while the Rockefeller tree will certainly shine, those whoโve seen Hadwin perform know that when she steps into the spotlight, her presence can outshine even the brightest star. Her performance will fuse New York glamour with gritty authenticity, capturing both the elegance of the season and the pulse of rock โnโ roll rebellion.
๐ฅ From Small Town to Global Stage
Courtneyโs journey from small-town England to the worldโs most iconic stages has been nothing short of cinematic. From viral performances to sold-out shows, sheโs carved a space for herself as one of modern rockโs most compelling young voices. Her authenticity โ raw, unfiltered, and bursting with soul โ has made her a beacon for a new generation of music lovers seeking something real.

At Rockefeller Center, sheโs not just performing; sheโs evolving. This night marks her transformation from prodigy to powerhouse โ from viral sensation to artist with timeless staying power.
๐ The Meaning of Christmas โ Courtney Style
Courtneyโs take on Christmas isnโt about perfection or polish โ itโs about heart. Her performance will embody the messy, beautiful mix of joy and emotion that defines the season. Between the booming choruses and hushed verses, she hopes to remind everyone watching that connection โ through music, through feeling โ is the real gift.
โChristmas is about family and gratitude,โ she said. โItโs about remembering where you came from, and celebrating how far youโve come. This year, I just want to make people feel alive.โ
๐ A Night to Remember
As the lights shimmer across New York City and snow begins to fall, the world will watch as Courtney Hadwin delivers one of the most anticipated performances of the holiday season. Her raspy wails will echo through the streets, her soulful runs will warm even the coldest night, and her energy will remind everyone that the spirit of Christmas isnโt quiet โ it roars.
This year, Rockefeller Centerโs tree wonโt be the only thing shining. When Courtney Hadwin takes the stage, her music will ignite the city โ and every heart tuned in around the world โ with the fire, passion, and soul of Christmas.