Photos by Sharon Steele – Coco Jones is one of R&B’s most exciting voices—a powerhouse vocalist and songwriter whose journey from Disney star to Grammy-winning artist is as inspiring as her music. Born in South Carolina and raised in Tennessee, Coco first caught attention in the 2012 Disney Channel movie Let It Shine. But it was her viral vocal performances and emotional storytelling that reignited her career, leading to a deal with Def Jam and a wave of critical acclaim.
Her 2022 breakout EP What I Didn’t Tell You, featuring the soul-stirring hit “ICU,” earned her a Grammy for Best R&B Performance. In 2025, she followed up with her debut album Why Not More?, blending classic soul with modern R&B and cementing her status as a rising icon in the genre.
