About Zona Jones
While George Jones was the first to put Beaumont on the country music map, Zona is
the latest in a long line of sterling singers who have graduated from regional stardom
to national prominence. Walking in George’s footsteps, Zona has performed in exactly
the same clubs that also launched the careers of his good friends, Mark Chesnutt,
Tracy Byrd and Clay Walker. Raised on a ranch and the son of a rodeo
cowboy/rancher, Zona comes by his name and the music he makes honestly. “My dad
was a rodeo cowboy. He competed in college and professionally for a number of
years.” Zona’s name is a show of his father’s devotion to the rodeo circuit, “My dad
missed the rodeo in Phoenix/Scottsdale the year I was born. Because my dad missed
the rodeo there, he and my mom decided to name me ‘Zona’, short for “Arizona.”
Growing up, there were several influences that guided Zona.
Living on a working cattle ranch, his grandmother’s love of
music, and his parents’ value of education. The combination
of these led Zona to the place that sparked his musical
career. After working as kid after school and during the
summers on the ranch for his dad, Zona decided education
was the ticket to getting a job somewhere there was
air-conditioning. Zona received his undergraduate
degree from Baylor University in Waco, Texas.
He went on to earn a law degree which, in turn, landed him
a job at a prestigious firm in Beaumont, Texas. It was there, much to his surprise,
Zona found a booming musical community. Zona soon began to make friends and
form close relationships with other artists/musicians from the area including the likes
of Byrd and Chesnutt. “Watching Mark and Tracy both develop as artists and country
music stars, I decided to follow my childhood dream of wanting to sing.” After forming
the band SwingWest, Zona began hitting the Texas club and dance hall circuit. While
touring and growing his regional popularity, Zona recorded the album, Harley’s &
Horses.
The CD spawned three top-five singles on the Texas
Music Chart along with the album’s most popular
single and radio hit, “Two Hearts”. This was Zona’s
first real national exposure. Along with radio
success, “Two Hearts” garnered Zona a unique
performance opportunity as he made a guest
appearance, and performed the hit single on an
episode of “The Simple Life 2 – Interns” with
Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie. Over the years,
Zona has developed loyal fans and friends who
have supported him throughout his career. Zona’s
efforts have not gone unnoticed. Most recently Zona
signed with Tracy Lawrence's Rocky Comfort
Records. Zona is ready to expand his already
developed fan base and spread his brand of music
across the country. "Tracy and I have been friends for several years, and I have been a
huge fan of his music since the Sticks & Stones days” stated Zona. “Working with him
to create the best music "we" can is going to be so cool.” “I am so pleased to join
Rocky Comfort Records.” Zona has just completed his new album and his first single
will be heating up radio later this summer. With his growing fan base and proven
track record, Zona can rest easy knowing Rocky Comfort Records and his own Texas
Legacy will propel him to new heights.
While George Jones was the first to put Beaumont on the country music map, Zona is
the latest in a long line of sterling singers who have graduated from regional stardom
to national prominence. Walking in George’s footsteps, Zona has performed in exactly
the same clubs that also launched the careers of his good friends, Mark Chesnutt,
Tracy Byrd and Clay Walker. Raised on a ranch and the son of a rodeo
cowboy/rancher, Zona comes by his name and the music he makes honestly. “My dad
was a rodeo cowboy. He competed in college and professionally for a number of
years.” Zona’s name is a show of his father’s devotion to the rodeo circuit, “My dad
missed the rodeo in Phoenix/Scottsdale the year I was born. Because my dad missed
the rodeo there, he and my mom decided to name me ‘Zona’, short for “Arizona.”
Growing up, there were several influences that guided Zona.
Living on a working cattle ranch, his grandmother’s love of
music, and his parents’ value of education. The combination
of these led Zona to the place that sparked his musical
career. After working as kid after school and during the
summers on the ranch for his dad, Zona decided education
was the ticket to getting a job somewhere there was
air-conditioning. Zona received his undergraduate
degree from Baylor University in Waco, Texas.
He went on to earn a law degree which, in turn, landed him
a job at a prestigious firm in Beaumont, Texas. It was there, much to his surprise,
Zona found a booming musical community. Zona soon began to make friends and
form close relationships with other artists/musicians from the area including the likes
of Byrd and Chesnutt. “Watching Mark and Tracy both develop as artists and country
music stars, I decided to follow my childhood dream of wanting to sing.” After forming
the band SwingWest, Zona began hitting the Texas club and dance hall circuit. While
touring and growing his regional popularity, Zona recorded the album, Harley’s &
Horses.
The CD spawned three top-five singles on the Texas
Music Chart along with the album’s most popular
single and radio hit, “Two Hearts”. This was Zona’s
first real national exposure. Along with radio
success, “Two Hearts” garnered Zona a unique
performance opportunity as he made a guest
appearance, and performed the hit single on an
episode of “The Simple Life 2 – Interns” with
Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie. Over the years,
Zona has developed loyal fans and friends who
have supported him throughout his career. Zona’s
efforts have not gone unnoticed. Most recently Zona
signed with Tracy Lawrence's Rocky Comfort
Records. Zona is ready to expand his already
developed fan base and spread his brand of music
across the country. "Tracy and I have been friends for several years, and I have been a
huge fan of his music since the Sticks & Stones days” stated Zona. “Working with him
to create the best music "we" can is going to be so cool.” “I am so pleased to join
Rocky Comfort Records.” Zona has just completed his new album and his first single
will be heating up radio later this summer. With his growing fan base and proven
track record, Zona can rest easy knowing Rocky Comfort Records and his own Texas
Legacy will propel him to new heights.
