Brief Introduction.

Updated: Apr 13, 2024

Brief Introduction - 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). Jones then began pursuing a recording career by 2014. 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 a 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 wast cast in the starring role for the Peacock series Bel-Air (2022–present). Her other accolades include a BET Award and an NAACP Image Award.