In her debut appearance at the 66th annual Grammy Awards, Coco Jones, the 26-year-old artist, shared her mix of emotions with E!'s Laverne Cox on the red carpet. As a first-time Grammy nominee, Jones expressed gratitude and reflected on the journey that led her to this prestigious moment.
Jones, who clinched the Grammy for Best R&B Performance, took a moment to emphasize her desire to inspire young girls who share her background. Coco Jones message centered on encouraging perseverance, underscoring that her achievements wouldn't have materialized if she had given up.
Aside from her win, Jones is also nominated in four other categories at the Grammys. These include Best R&B Album for her EP "What I Didn't Tell You," Best R&B Song for her hit single "ICU," Best Traditional R&B Performance for her collaboration with Babyface on "Simple," and a nod for Best New Artist.
Jones, known for her roles on the Disney Channel, shared a candid moment about her reaction to the nominations. Caught unaware while on a plane, she received a flurry of congratulations through iMessages with the surprising news, leading to a moment of excitement and disbelief.
Having risen to fame on the Disney Channel through projects like "Let It Shine" and appearances on shows such as "So Random!" and "Good Luck Charlie," Jones expressed her satisfaction with the positive shift in representation for dark-skinned Black women in the entertainment industry.
