It’s a new year, and you’re probably out on a mission to be the best version of yourself possible. Some empowering tunes can make the experience feel a lot less lonely, and luckily Courtney Govan has us covered with her debut EP Feelings!
Courtney Govan was born in San Diego, and grew up throwing improv performances for her family. Whether it was in her own home or in the mall foodcourt, Courtney simply wanted her voice to be heard. Very soon, her voice would be heard by people all around the world – all thanks to social media.
When Courtney was 12, she launched her very first YouTube channel. It was a great outlet for Courtney to express herself creatively. However, she also encountered plenty of pressure to fit a certain image. As a plus size entertainer, she frequently thought that she would need to change her appearance to be taken seriously.
Now at 25, Courtney actively promotes body positivity and simply being yourself. No one should have the power to dim your light, especially as you chase your dreams. After all, it’s your life! Courtney hopes to convey this message through her music and her online content. You might also recognize Courtney from Fox’s I Can See Your Voice, where she played The Auditor.
The process of creating Feelings was a true labor of love. Over the past three years, Courtney worked hard to process her own trauma and lay it all on the table. Writing music was a way for her to cope, and she hopes that the stories shared in her debut EP can help empower her listeners.
“I wrote this EP [FEELINGS] over the course of the last 3 years as a way for me to cope with my own personal traumas and struggles with my mental health,” Courtney says. “These songs are reflective of literal pages from my diary and my only hope is that someone who didn’t have the words to express how they are feeling, finally do.”
Each track on Feelings walks us through Courtney’s experiences via chronological order. Courtney also makes it a priority to let listeners know how one can heal their own scars. But of course, each story is presented in an upbeat and optimistic way. Courtney’s soulful vocals and ability to be vulnerable throughout her songwriting process is very admirable, and will surely leave you wanting more.
Check out Feelings below, and say hi to Courtney on Instagram, TikTok and Twitter @courtneygovan!
