Courtney “Coco” Jones has lived many lives by 27: Disney star, powerhouse vocalist, on-screen talent, and now, a Grammy-winning R&B force finding her voice—and herself—in real time. But her latest evolution isn’t just a reintroduction; it’s a reckoning.
Last year, following the painful end of a relationship, Coco faced a period of self-doubt so deep it nearly unraveled her. “It was a perfect opportunity to really speak on something that was so true to me at that exact moment,” she reflects. That honesty gave rise to her debut album, Why Not More?—an unfiltered window into a woman rebuilding her self-worth through sound.
The emotional climax of that journey is “By Myself,” a track that strips away any remaining façade. It’s raw and resolute, capturing the ache of letting go with haunting guitar chords and lyrics that speak to solitude as salvation. “On my own, need to know I can be without you,” she sings—not to an ex, but to herself. “I ended up cutting them off,” she says. “It took a lot out of me. And it was very hard.” Still, she pressed forward—recording, releasing, healing.
It’s this willingness to expose the vulnerable moments that has made Coco Jones’ renaissance so powerful. Gone is the cautious twenty-something afraid to rock the boat.
“You don’t wanna upset people. You don’t wanna lose this opportunity as if it’s something that you didn’t earn,” she says of her earlier mindset. But now? “I’ve earned the right to have opinions. Strong opinions”
That strength is being recognized. Her single “Here We Go (Uh Oh)” went gold. “ICU” earned her a Grammy. She’s no longer proving her worth—she’s living in it. “Don’t forget your voice,” she says with conviction.
“I’m the same girl who made ‘ICU,’ I’m just leaning into other instincts now”
Still, that journey hasn’t been linear. Fans first got a deeper look behind the curtain in her candid YouTube livestream “What Really Happened,” where she broke her silence about post-Disney Hollywood, the roles she didn’t get, and the broken promises she did. The vulnerability struck a chord—and became a viral source of humor and healing alike. “I feel like it was definitely an inner mental battle,” she admits. “I didn’t know if I was gonna get blackballed for saying anything.” But she trusted her intention would outweigh the risk.
And that openness never stopped. Her Road to Taste BTS series pulled fans behind the scenes of her sultry single “Taste,” from rehearsal floor to final cut. Anchored by choreography from Aliya Janell Brinson and nodding to Britney Spears’ “Toxic,” the track stepped into bold new territory. “It’s pushing the boundaries a little,” Coco laughs, reflecting on the song’s daring hook and the internet’s playful memes. Yet, when she stripped the track back on The Terrell Show, the response was electric. She listened—and dropped that live version as a gift to her fans.
Coco also honors her roots. Raised in Tennessee, the influence of country music is woven into her creative DNA. “There’s such great penmanship in country,” she says, naming Rascal Flatts’ “Bless The Broken Road” as a favorite. That lyrical discipline shines on Why Not More?, especially in “Hit You Where It Hurts,” where R&B and country sensitivities converge.
Her collaborations are just as intentional. Working with producer London on da Track was a push into the unexpected. “He’s very emotional. I’m very specific,” Coco explains. Their creative process is a study in contrasts and chemistry, culminating in the album’s title track—a hypnotic, reggae-infused duet with YG Marley that drips in ease and honesty.
“Does it make you feel something? That was the only rule”
But the heart of the album isn’t in the genre shifts or accolades—it’s in Coco’s choice to bet on herself. Why Not More? is her declaration of worth, her second act told on her terms. More than just music, it’s a mirror between Coco and Courtney. “I think knowing myself has helped me to communicate who I am in a much better way,” she says.
“I still gotta bet on myself and that might not always lead to the perfect formula, but at least I won’t live with the regret”
In a world obsessed with image, Coco Jones is choosing transparency. And as she stands firmly in her truth, one thing is certain—those melodies, like her voice, are impossible to shake.
