Before the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks took the field for Super Bowl LX on Sunday night, NFL fans were treated to an incredible performance from Coco Jones.
Jones, 28, was tasked with singing "Lift Every Voice and Sing" at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. It was part of the opening ceremony for Super Bowl LX. As you'd imagine, she gladly jumped at this opportunity when it came her way.
"It's just surreal, my life sometimes," Jones said, via NBC Sports. "I do think it's an honor that they looked at me and said, 'Yep, she can represent culture in this worldwide moment… I'm just super grateful about that."
Although performing in front of a packed crowd at the Super Bowl can't be easy, Jones certainly made it seem like a walk in the park. Her performance was so powerful that fans across the country raved about her talent.
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"Coco Jones opening Super Bowl LX with 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' sets the tone right away," one fan said. "Big stage, powerful moment to start the night."
"Wow, what a beautiful rendition. She is truly talented. I literally got goosebumps. This is simply amazing, so powerful and emotive," a second fan wrote.
"Coco Jones just gave me chills with that gorgeous, heartfelt version of Lift Every Voice and Sing—she poured so much soul into it that the whole stadium felt connected for a second," a social media user said.
"Good choice and excellent performance," another fan declared.
Who is Coco Jones?
Jones has gone from a childhood actor to an accomplished singer over the past decade. The South Carolina native got her big break in 2012 when she starred in Disney movie "Let It Shine." She was only 13 years old at that time.
During the 66th Annual Grammy Awards, she won for Best R&B Performance. Her song, "ICU," was her first entry on the Billboard Hot 100.
As for her personal life, Jones is engaged to Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell. We'll see if a wedding is in her future.