“Willie Jones was a rapper,” Kermit Young, Jones' hype-man, told Rolling Stone.
“I thought, ‘He’s going to come with a little rap.
My other friends thought he was going to sing R&B,” says Young.
“And then, he hits us with the country.
It actually sent chills down my spine.”
It’s clear Jones is charting new territory and finding ample success along the way.
But does the number in his bank account reflect these mighty achievements?
According toIdol Net Worth, the breakout star has a net worth of $8 million.
However, his recent partnership with the country music branch ofSony Music Groupis sure to bring in much more.
“It caught my attention amidst a playlist of a variety of new artists from all genres.”
However, the sudden celebrity and influx of cash hasn’t deterred the performer from his vision and roots.
“I’m just doing what I love to do, you know?
I’m saying what I’m saying and being authentic.
He thanks his family and friends for sticking by his side throughout this crazy life turn.
“We’ll see how this album goes,” he quipped.
