Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Coco Jones
How Coco Jones built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Coco Jones is an American singer-songwriter and actress who gained initial recognition on Radio Disney's Next Big Thing. This led to a recording contract with Hollywood Records and roles in various Disney Channel shows, including "So Random!" and "Good Luck Charlie". Her breakthrough role came in the Disney Channel Original Movie "Let It Shine," where she starred as Roxanne "Roxy" Andrews and contributed to the film's soundtrack.
2006: Competition on Radio Disney
In 2006, Coco Jones competed on Radio Disney, where she became known for her song "Real You".
2009: Performance on 'The Most Talented Kids'
In 2009, Coco Jones was chosen to perform live on "The Most Talented Kids" episode of the Maury Povich Show.
2010: Appeared on Radio Disney's Next Big Thing
In 2010, Coco Jones first appeared on the competition series Radio Disney's Next Big Thing, which marked the beginning of her career in the entertainment industry.
2011: Guest Appearance on 'So Random!'
In 2011, Coco Jones guest-starred on Disney Channel's television series 'So Random!'.
2011: Signing with Hollywood Records and Appearing on 'So Random!'
In 2011, Coco Jones signed with Hollywood Records after her appearance on Radio Disney's Next Big Thing. She was also cast in the Disney Channel sketch comedy 'So Random!' that year.
June 2012: Lead Role in 'Let It Shine'
In June 2012, Coco Jones played the lead role of Roxie in the television Disney movie, 'Let It Shine'.
December 6, 2012: Premiere of 'Holla at the DJ'
On December 6, 2012, Coco Jones' debut single "Holla at the DJ" premiered on Radio Disney.
2012: Roles in 'Good Luck Charlie' and 'Let It Shine'
In 2012, Coco Jones was cast in the sitcom 'Good Luck Charlie' and had her breakthrough role as Roxanne "Roxy" Andrews in the television musical 'Let It Shine'. She also contributed to the 'Let It Shine' soundtrack.
March 12, 2013: Release of 'Made Of' EP
On March 12, 2013, Coco Jones' extended play 'Made Of' was released and it reached the top 10 of the Billboard Heatseekers chart.
2013: Appearance on 'Good Luck Charlie'
In 2013, Coco Jones appeared on the sitcom 'Good Luck Charlie'.
July 2017: Featured in a Fanta Commercial
In July 2017, Coco Jones was featured in a Fanta commercial.
April 2018: Featured in 'Flock of Four'
In April 2018, Coco Jones was featured in 1950s-era jazz film, 'Flock of Four'.
September 3, 2019: Release of "Depressed"
On September 3, 2019, Coco Jones released a song called "Depressed".
August 2020: Appearance in 'White Elephant' and 'Vampires vs. the Bronx' Announced
In August 2020, it was announced that Coco Jones would appear in the upcoming holiday film, 'White Elephant', and the horror film, 'Vampires vs. the Bronx'.
November 2020: Release of 'Hollyweird'
In November 2020, Coco Jones released the single, "Hollyweird".
September 2021: Cast in 'Bel-Air'
In September 2021, Coco Jones was cast in the Peacock drama series, 'Bel-Air', a reimagining of the hit sitcom, 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air', in the role of Hilary Banks.
February 2022: Premiere of Bel-Air
In February 2022, the Peacock drama series Bel-Air, in which Coco Jones was cast, premiered.
March 20, 2022: New Artist Deal with High Standardz and Def Jam Recordings
On March 20, 2022, Coco Jones announced that she had signed a new artist deal with High Standardz and Def Jam Recordings.
March 25, 2022: Release of 'Caliber'
On March 25, 2022, Coco Jones released her major label debut single "Caliber", which also served as the lead single for her major label debut EP What I Didn't Tell You.
November 4, 2022: Release of 'What I Didn't Tell You' EP
On November 4, 2022, Coco Jones released the EP 'What I Didn't Tell You'.
2022: Recording Career Resurgence
In 2022, Coco Jones returned to her recording career, signing with High Standardz and Def Jam Recordings. She released the single "ICU" in October. She was also cast in the starring role for the Peacock drama series Bel-Air (2022–2025).
January 20, 2023: Release of 'What I Didn't Tell You' Deluxe Edition
On January 20, 2023, Coco Jones released the deluxe edition to her EP, 'What I Didn't Tell You', which includes a song, 'Simple', and three new tracks.
January 2024: Signing Publishing Deal with Warner Chappell Music
On 30 January 2024, Coco Jones signed an exclusive publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music.
April 6, 2024: Performed the National Anthem at WrestleMania XL
On April 6, 2024, Coco Jones performed the National Anthem at night one of WrestleMania XL in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
April 25, 2025: Release of debut studio album
On April 25, 2025, Coco Jones released her debut studio album, Why Not More?.
2025: Release of Debut Album 'Why Not More?'
In 2025, Coco Jones' debut studio album, 'Why Not More?', was released. Also in 2025, the show 'Bel-Air' which she was cast in the starring role for will end.
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