The R&amp;B singer and actress delivered a powerful performance of &ldquo;Lift Every Voice and Sing&rdquo;&mdash;here&rsquo;s everything to know about her career.

Coco Jones had a major cultural moment when she took the field to perform &ldquo;Lift Every Voice and Sing,&rdquo; widely known as the Black national anthem, at the Super Bowl, prompting many viewers to ask the same question: Who is Coco Jones?
Coco Jones is a Grammy-winning R&amp;B singer, songwriter, and actress whose career has quietly been years in the making. Born Courtney Michaela Ann Jones in Columbia, South Carolina, the 28-year-old performer began auditioning for roles as a child, showing early signs of talent in not only acting but also singing.
Jones first rose to prominence as a Disney Channel regular in her teens, most notably starring in the 2012 Disney Channel Original Movie Let It Shine. While the role introduced her to a wide audience, Jones was simultaneously laying the groundwork for a music career that would eventually take center stage. After stepping away from Disney, she leaned fully into R&amp;B.&nbsp;
Her breakthrough came with the release of &ldquo;ICU,&rdquo; a slow-burning, heartbreak-heavy track that showcased her powerhouse vocals and emotional restraint. The song became a career-defining moment, earning her a Grammy and positioning her as one of R&amp;B&rsquo;s most compelling voices. Follow-up releases like &ldquo;Here We Go (Uh Oh)&rdquo; further cemented her place in the genre, earning praise from industry icons such as Beyonc&eacute; and Janet Jackson.
Whether on screen or on stage, her performances are always ones to remember, and it seems she's finally getting the recognition she deserves on social media.&nbsp;
Her Super Bowl performance of &ldquo;Lift Every Voice and Sing&rdquo; wasn&rsquo;t just a ceremonial moment; it was a powerful acknowledgment of her journey and her place within the lineage of Black artists who blend musical excellence with cultural resonance. For those just discovering her now, Coco Jones may feel like an overnight success. In reality, she&rsquo;s an artist who&rsquo;s been building toward this moment her entire life.

Coco Jones performing ahead of the 2026 Super Bowl. Getty Images.

Who Is Coco Jones? Inside the Grammy Winner’s Super Bowl Moment

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