Courtney Govan has today released her new single titled ‘your opinion’. With such a varied career most artists would kill or die for, Courtney shows that she has found her sound and continues to go full throttle on a musical journey that anyone would be proud of. With ‘your opinion’, she filters the truth through creative originality and leaves you empowered knowing you are not the only one who’s endured the hate and know your fate.
Courtney takes her astonishing vocals and surrounds them with music that is awe-inspiring and accessible all within 3 minutes. Putting it bluntly, this is a gorgeous song from someone beautiful inside and out. And ‘your opinion’ shows that you are the same in your own way. Such a needed message in this age of keyboard commandos.
About ‘your opinion’
Written in 2023, “your opinion” is Courtney Govan’s ultimate unapologetic mantra, a track she unknowingly gatekept to let its message work on her first. The raw, introspective lyrics reflect her journey from seeking validation to finding inner peace, woven seamlessly with a poignant piano melody that amplifies the song’s emotional depth. “I got my first online hate comment when I was 12 years old, and I think that’s when I really started living my life to please other people,” Govan reveals. Now, she sees things differently. “Your self-love needs to outweigh the negative shit, or you’ll never truly love who you are.”
At its core, “your opinion” is more than just a song, it’s a movement. Govan has spent years building a community that encourages self-acceptance not despite imperfections, but because of them. She recognizes that hate often stems from personal unhappiness, and rather than internalizing negativity, she turns it into something powerful. “People will always find something they don’t like about you, but it can’t touch you if you don’t give them power,” she affirms. “your opinion” is a rallying cry for anyone struggling with self-doubt, proving that confidence and resilience are the ultimate forms of defiance. The track was produced by Bret Paddock, mixed by Brandon Unis, and mastered by Gabi Grella, with background vocals and arrangement by Anthony Gargiula and Courtney Govan.
Courtney Govan is a singer-songwriter dedicated to fostering self-worth, empowerment, and inclusivity through her music. As a plus-size, queer artist, she has made it her mission to focus on creating a safe space on her corner of the internet. Her raw songwriting creates a space where listeners feel seen, sexy, and powerful while navigating life’s ups and downs. Her singles have earned widespread recognition, with “Stay Still” featured on Pride.com’s “Songs You Should Listen To” playlist, “sofa” highlighted in Grimy Goods’ “Best of the Month” round-up, and Ones To Watch’s “Now Watching” playlist, and “out of the blue” landing on Spotify’s official PRIDE Out Now playlist. Govan also showcased her talents on Season 1 of Fox’s I Can See Your Voice, and Season 21 of American Idol, further deeming her as an artist to watch.
About Courtney Govan
Courtney Govan is an independent queer pop singer from San Diego, California, known for playing the “Auditor” on season 1 of “I Can See Your Voice” on FOX. Her original song Serotonin went viral on TikTok and landed Courtney on her first Spotify editorial playlist; Fresh Finds Pop: Best of 2021. Courtney has amassed over 2 million streams across all streaming platforms in just two years.
On October 4, Courtney will release her new single, “sofa,” an uplifting and energetic bop that channels the buzz of a new crush and reminds listeners that sometimes the moment matters more than the ending.
Her introspective approach to songwriting brings a refreshing twist to today’s pop music. With human empowerment in mind, Courtney uses her own life experiences to connect with her listeners and hopefully help them through the tough stuff that life throws their way.
Courtney, on top of writing and releasing her music with various producers such as Pascal Pahl and the MoonTonez, has created quite the following on TikTok, where she shares her music career journey, participates in fun trends, and most importantly, speaks out about social issues about the LGBTQ+ & plus size community.
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