Coco Jones
Courtney Michaela "Coco" Jones (born January 4, 1998) is an American singer-songwriter and actress. Raised in Lebanon, Tennessee, she began auditioning in Nashville as a child to pursue a career in entertainment. She was first featured on the competition series Radio Disney's Next Big Thing (2010–11), which led to her being cast in other Disney properties such as the film Let It Shine (2012) and the sitcom Good Luck Charlie (2012–13).
Coco Jones
Courtney Michaela Jones[1]
January 4, 1998
Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.
Lebanon, Tennessee, U.S.
- Singer
- songwriter
- actress
2006–present
- Mike Jones (father)
During this time, Jones pursued a career as a recording artist with the release of her self-titled debut extended play (2010). She signed with Def Jam Recordings in 2022 and found commercial success following the release of her single, "ICU" in October of that year. The song entered the Billboard Hot 100, received platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), and won the Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance. The award was among five total nominations she received at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards—which included herself as a nominee for Best New Artist. That same year, she was cast in the starring role for the Peacock comedy series Bel-Air (2022–present). Her other accolades include a BET Award and an NAACP Image Award.
Early life[edit]
Jones was born on January 4, 1998,[3][4] in Columbia, South Carolina,[3] but raised in Lebanon, Tennessee, a small town near Nashville, to former NFL player Mike Jones and session vocalist Javonda Jones.[5] Her brother, Mike Jones Jr., is a current Atlanta Falcons linebacker.[6] Her first stage performance was at the age of six when she performed "America the Beautiful" at her kindergarten graduation. At the age of nine, she met with the casting heads for Disney. After that, she became an actor and songwriter for the company. In 2006, she competed on Radio Disney, where she became known for her song "Real You".[5]
Artistry[edit]
Jones has cited her biggest musical influences as Beyoncé, Mariah Carey, Brandy Norwood, Aretha Franklin, Roberta Flack, Celine Dion, Etta James, Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Hudson, CeCe Winans, and Mary J. Blige.[38][39][40][41][42]
Extended plays
