Coco Jones

Coco Jones, born Courtney Michaela Ann Jones on January 4, 1998 in Lebanon, Tennessee, is an American singer‑songwriter and actress whose career spans over a decade of Disney‑era stardom to Grammy‑winning adult artistry. From her early auditions at age nine to her breakout role as Roxanne “Roxy” Andrews in the 2012 Disney Channel musical Let It Shine, she quickly became a household name among tween audiences, delivering memorable vocals on the film’s soundtrack and earning a spot on the network’s most‑watched original movies list. After signing with Hollywood Records, Jones released her debut EP Made Of in 2013, toured with Mindless Behavior, and cultivated a reputation for empowering anti‑bullying messaging through projects like the UBU‑Stop the Bullying tour. Although she faced industry setbacks—most notably being dropped by Hollywood Records in 2014 and speaking openly about colorism—she continued to release independent singles and act in diverse roles, including a cameo in the 2018 jazz‑style film Flock of Four and a supporting part in the horror‑comedy Vampires vs. the Bronx. In 2022 Jones revitalized her music career by signing with High Standardz and Def Jam Recordings, where the single “ICU” vaulted her onto the Billboard Hot 100 and earned a Grammy for Best R&B Performance at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards, alongside a Best New Artist nomination. Her debut studio album Why Not More? arrived in 2025 to critical acclaim, while she simultaneously stars as Hilary Banks on Peacock’s reimagined series Bel‑Air. Beyond awards, she has collaborated with legends such as Babyface, performed the national anthem at WrestleMania XL, and partnered with Disney to re‑release Princess Tiana’s “Almost There”. Engaged to NBA star Donovan Mitchell, Jones continues to balance chart‑topping music, acting, and advocacy, cementing her status as a multifaceted talent in contemporary pop culture.