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. She gained initial recognition on Radio Disney's Next Big Thing. This led to a recording contract with Hollywood Records and roles on Disney Channel shows such as *So Random!* and *Good Luck Charlie*. Her breakthrough came with the Disney Channel Original Movie, *Let It Shine*, where she played Roxanne "Roxy" Andrews, showcased her acting, and contributed to the soundtrack.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2006: Radio Disney Competition

In 2006, Coco Jones competed on Radio Disney, where she became known for her song, "Real You".

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2009: Performance on The Maury Povich Show

In 2009, Coco Jones was chosen to perform live on "The Most Talented Kids" episode of the Maury Povich Show.

2010: Radio Disney's Next Big Thing

From 2010 to 2011, Coco Jones appeared on the competition series Radio Disney's Next Big Thing.

2010: Runner-up in Radio Disney's The Next Big Thing

In 2010, Coco Jones was the runner up during season 3 of Radio Disney's The Next Big Thing singing competition. Shortly after, she released her debut project Coco Jones, and began a concert tour revolving around the theme of anti-bullying called UBU-Stop the Bullying.

2011: Guest Star on So Random!

In 2011, Coco Jones guest-starred on Disney Channel's television series So Random!.

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2011: Signing with Hollywood Records & Appearing on So Random!

In 2011, Coco Jones signed with Hollywood Records and was cast in several Disney Channel properties, including the sketch comedy So Random!.

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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. The movie was the most watched Disney Channel Original Movie and most watched movie of the year for kids and tweens in 2012. Jones and the other main cast of Let It Shine performed at the 43rd Annual NAACP Image Awards Nominees Luncheon prior to the movie's release.

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December 6, 2012: Premiere of Debut Single "Holla at the DJ"

On December 6, 2012, Coco Jones' debut single "Holla at the DJ" premiered on Radio Disney, with its release on iTunes the next day. The video for the track premiered on the Disney Channel on December 12, with a premiere on VEVO just afterwards.

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2012: Roles in Good Luck Charlie and Let It Shine

In 2012, Coco Jones was cast in the sitcom Good Luck Charlie and starred as Roxanne "Roxy" Andrews in the television musical Disney Channel Original Movie Let It Shine.

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March 12, 2013: Release of "Made Of" Extended Play

On March 12, 2013, Coco Jones released her extended play Made Of, and it reached the top 10 of the Billboard Heatseekers chart. She toured with Mindless Behavior later that year.

2013: Continued Role in Good Luck Charlie

In 2013, Coco Jones continued her role in the sitcom Good Luck Charlie.

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September 3, 2019: Release of "Depressed"

On September 3, 2019, Coco Jones released a song, called "Depressed".

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March 20, 2022: Signing 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' major label debut single "Caliber" was released and also served as the lead single for her major label debut EP What I Didn't Tell You.

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