» “Coco” Jones – Lebanon, TN
// by KimAfro Puffs and Ponytails present Courtney “Coco” Jones as this week’s High Achiever!
Courtney “Coco” Jones is an 11 year old sixth grade athlete and principal’s honor student from Lebanon, TN. Growing up in Columbia, South Carolina – Coco at the very young age of two years old started singing and wow-ing friends and family with her pitch perfect and beautiful voice; and she has not stopped performing ever since…
The daughter of former NFL football player Mike Jones, (Tennessee Titans, St. Louis Rams, New England Patriots, and Arizona Cardinals) and talented session vocalist, Javonda Jones (Ronnie Milsap and more) Coco has sung and performed across the Eastern Region of the US with her sites set on the rest of the Nation and the world!
Recently, Coco was one of a handful of acts chosen to perform on the Maury Povich national television show, “The 2009 Most
Talented Kids.” She also performed the National Anthem for a second time in front of over 40,000 people to open up the St. Louis/Baltimore NFL Game. Her You Tube performance video alone has gathered over 100,000 views and countless words of encouragement and praise from people across the world.
Coco has also ventured into the on-screen world of acting and modeling – tapped as principal actor in a National PSA by Dr. David Katz‘s entitled “Nutrition Detectives”– promoting a healthy lifestyle for kids by way of good nutrition and physical activity.
She has been in the studio with Grammy-nominated producer – Rob Galbraith working on new music as well as recording for the early pre-production of the new Greg Tornquist play – “Mississippi” in which Coco has a character and song “Here Comes Coco Jones” due out 2010-2011.
A lover of all types of music, Coco’s favorite artists include – CeCe Winans, Christina Aguilera, Carrie Underwood, Aretha Franklin, Mary J. Blige, Miley Cyrus, Raven Symone and all of the Disney greats.
Coco has been selected to star in the film “Love The Light.” This is a film that will be produced by Hemisphere Entertainment from LA. The film is the story of a young black girl that is sent to live with her grandmother after her family is killed in an accident. She ultimately helps to save their small church by helping the choir win a gospel sing contest. For more information contact: http://www.hemisphereentertainment.com/contact.htm
Congratulations Ms. Coco! We are very proud to have you as a High Achiever here on Afro Puffs and Ponytails!
Courtney “Coco Jones Official Website: http://coco-jones-sings.info
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12 Responses to ““Coco” Jones – Lebanon, TN”
October 3rd, 2009 at 8:02 pm
Hello!
We are so honored to have Coco featured as a High Achiever. As a family we continue to encourage her to give 110% at everything she does and always be a leader. You can be a great Christian, a great athlete, as well as a straight A student if you continue to BELIEVE and stay humble. Two things she continues to live by, 1. God doesn’t bless you just for you, but so you can be a blessing and 2. The Jones never say “can’t”!
October 3rd, 2009 at 8:45 pm
Praise God! May Coco’s life and voice always glorify God and be a blessing to others!
October 4th, 2009 at 8:49 am
Coco! You are a “Blessing” to All the members of our familyand young people over the world! God’s gift in your voices is supreme! We love you, and remember “God Is”! Aunt Liz.
October 4th, 2009 at 8:53 am
Coco! May God continue to bless you and your family! Keep God first!
Love You! and Proud of you!
Uncle Art
October 4th, 2009 at 9:42 am
I often think about you Coco and your family. Glad to see you honored here. Maybe when you are back in CA we will see each other again. Keep believin’ Keep singing…. and Keep on keepin’ on. You’ve got what it takes so give it.
October 4th, 2009 at 8:08 pm
Coco, YOU ROCK girl! We are so proud of you! You are absolutely stunning on the outside, but we know your heart is filled completely with love for our Savior! We wish you all the blessings in the world as you use your God given talents to bless this world and make it a better place. YOU ARE AMAZING, and we know your parents must be so proud!!! xoxoxo!
October 5th, 2009 at 8:13 am
Sweetheart, I am so proud of you. Remember shoot for the Moon, and you will always be amoungst the Stars.
October 5th, 2009 at 12:02 pm
You are a beautiful young lady and a wonderful example. Kudos to you and your parents. You keep doing you!
October 5th, 2009 at 12:15 pm
WOW!! And you are just getting started. I love celebrating in your many successes!!…. I am more than confident that there are a lot more celebrations to come. ( :
October 6th, 2009 at 7:35 am
Congratulations Coco on your success. Keep up the good work and God will definitely shine His ever loving light upon you. It is wonderful to see and hear of our young African American women striving for success. You deserve all his praise.
Good luck in your future and keep your head high and your heart humble.
October 8th, 2009 at 8:23 pm
Praise the Lord Courtney!!! May you carry the presence of the Lord in your voice and souls will be saved, healed and delivered in Jesus name. We all love you and know you will do AWESOME!!!
January 27th, 2010 at 2:13 am
Hey very nice blog!! Man .. Beautiful .. Amazing .. I will bookmark your blog and take the feeds also…
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