Willie Jones is an American country music singer and a former contestant on The X Factor.
Willie Jones | |
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| Born | September 23, 1994 |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 2011-present |
Early life edit
Jones was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, on September 23, 1994, the son of a preacher. He is a graduate of Green Oaks Performing Arts Academy in Shreveport. He learned to sing in his church choir and appeared in musicals at school.[1]
Career edit
When he was 17 years old, he competed in the second season of The X Factor where he auditioned with Josh Turner's song "Your Man".[2] In 2016 he appeared in the Netflix reality show Chasing Cameron.[3] In 2021, he signed with Sony Music and The Penthouse and released his first album Down for It which features T.I.[4] Jones also appeared in the 2022 documentary For Love and Country. In 2023, he released his second album, Something to Dance to. In 2024, he was featured on Beyoncé's album Cowboy Carter on the track "Just for Fun".[5] He has toured with artists Shawn Mendes, Michael Ray and Logan Mize.[6]
Influences edit
Jones has been influenced by a variety of musicians, including John Legend, Sam Cooke, Randy Travis, Darius Rucker and Kacey Musgraves.
Personal life edit
Discography edit
Albums edit
- Right Now (2021)
- Something to Dance To (2023)
Singles edit
- "Down for It" (2019)
- "American Dream" (2021)[8]
References edit
- ^ Jen Long (March 15, 2022). "On the Rise: Willie Jones". The Line of Best Fit.
- ^ Alli Rosenbloom (March 29, 2024). "Beyoncé collaborator Willie Jones got his start on 'X Factor.' Now he's featured on 'Cowboy Carter'". CNN.
- ^ Tianna Kennell (June 21, 2017). "Behind the music with reality TV's country, pop star". Shreveport Times.
- ^ Tina Benitiz-Evans. "Willie Jones Knows That The Time is 'Right Now'". American Songwriter.
- ^ Caché Clay (March 29, 2024). "Beyoncé features Willie Jones on 'Just For Fun': Who is the country, hip-hop artist?". USA Today.
- ^ Remina Nair (February 24, 2020). "In conversation with Willie Jones". House of Solo.
- ^ Marcus Dowling (May 14, 2021). "Willie Jones on His New Single and Country Music's Future". Billboard.
- ^ Johnathan Bernstein (January 18, 2021). "Willie Jones Addresses Race in the U.S. in the Stunning 'American Dream'". Rolling Stone.