The powerhouse vocalist adds her own spin to Ozzy & Sabbath’s beloved ballad.
Courtney Hadwin pays tribute to Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath with a stirring new rendition of their beloved power ballad Changes and a new performance video — showcasing today on Tinnitist.
Recorded at Decoy Studios, Hadwin’s raw version strips away excess production in favor of honesty and grit. She breathes new life into the ’70s rock classic, turning it into an introspective reflection on transformation and growth — while delivering a performance that is both reverent and fierce.
Known for her standout vocals and magnetic stage presence, Hadwin channels the vulnerability and sincerity that made the original so iconic, while imprinting it with her own soul-driven style. The recording captures the tension between fragility and strength, revealing an artist who continues to evolve beyond her explosive beginnings.
“Changes has always been up there as one of my favourite all-time songs,” says Hadwin. “All I see when I go through my social media comments is ‘Cover a Black Sabbath song,’ so I gave it a go on tour a couple months back and I’ve had messages since saying ‘Record it,’ so I thought yanno what, why not!”
The track was brought to life by a stellar lineup of musicians, including Orlando Avalon on electric guitar, Gabrielle Ornate on keyboards and backing vocals, Matt Townsend on drums and Raj Bumia on bass. It was engineered by Robert Sellens, mixed by Avalon, and mastered by John Webber. Together, they crafted a version that feels both classic and contemporary, a fitting homage to Osbourne’s legacy and a showcase of Hadwin’s artistry.
At just 13, Hadwin stunned judges with her Janis Joplinesque audition on America’s Got Talent, a viral moment that introduced millions to her powerhouse voice and bold presence. Rather than conforming to expectations that followed, Hadwin forged her own path, channeling her grit, soul, and lived experience into music that speaks directly to her generation. Now 21, with over 3.7 million followers, she has grown into a dynamic artist whose sound fuses rock, soul, funk, punk, and R&B. Her debut album Little Miss Jagged, co-written with producer Kevin Bowe (Etta James, Lynyrd Skynyrd), captures the highs and lows of coming of age through raw storytelling and unfiltered emotion. Praised for her distinctive voice and genre-defying style, Hadwin continues to prove she’s far more than a viral sensation; she’s a singular force in modern rock, ready to define her next era on her own terms.