Courtney Paige Nelson is a Los Angeles–based EDM vocalist, songwriter, and DJ recognized for her powerful toplines and high-impact emotional delivery/performances.

She has secured major-label releases with Universal Music Belgium, Create Music, and Virgin Records, collaborating with global producers across the dance world. Key highlights include “HAPPY” with Kid Noize and “See You Go” with Moore Kismet— a record that led the album UNIVERSE, earned 30+ editorial placements, SiriusXM rotation, and months-long charting, marking one of the strongest milestones of her career. Her featured collaboration, “Sick for You,” with Wolf Player surpassed 1M streams in the first three weeks. In 2025, Courtney expanded into DJing through the YourShot USA DJ competition, finishing as runner-up and introducing her Drum & Bass driven style to a wider audience. She has performed for crowds of 10,000+ (HARD Fest) and  continues to push the line between vocalist and performer, building a dynamic stage of live vocals while DJing.

A GRAMMY Voting Member and rising DnB DJ, Courtney shapes modern electronic music through intentional songwriting, technical vocal precision, and a sound built for festivals, clubs, and global playlists. Her momentum continues right into 2026 with highly anticipated collaborations, major festival bookings, and personal project releases!

Selected by SESAC

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