Meet

Avalon
Cutts-Jones

A choir girl with quartet roots who loves jazz harmonies while performing classical with a neo-soul vibe.

A Grand Rapids, MI native who comes from two musical families. Her predecessors made their mark in the gospel music industry through quartet groups such as The Wings of Faith Jrs, The Pilgrim Wonders, The Pilgrim Angels, and the Wonder Boyz. Under their influence her love for music was birthed. Fueled by that passion she’s had the opportunity to travel the world as a background vocalist for both local and world-renowned artist such as Marvin Sapp, Maurice Griffin, Bill Moss, Robert Hawkins, and Debra Perry and Majestic Praise.

Avalon is known for her vocal versatility.

Avalon is known for her vocal versatility performing different genres such as R&B, gospel, neo-soul, and classical. She has appeared on The Word Network as well as Bobby Jones Gospel with Detroit native Jon Plair. She has been a guest soloist at the GrandJazzfest with The Isaac Norris Project. In 2018 and 2021, her voice could be heard in the role of Rosa Parks in Douglas Tappins’ opera I Dream with both the Toledo Opera and Opera Carolina performances. She will be returning in the upcoming 2022 productions as well. Avalon has had the privilege of touring through Spain and Portugal on the Oh Happy Day Tour with the Alabama Gospel Choir as a featured soloist in 2017 and 2019. Receiving her Bachelor’s degree as a vocal performance major at Grand Valley State University, Avalon has had the opportunity to be the special music for the 2019 commencement ceremony at Van Andel Arena as well as the Inauguration of GVSU’s first female President Philomena V. Mantella. She is a regular ‘new artist’ feature with Opera Grand Rapids and had her first role playing Elizabeth in the 2021 spring production of the Matthew Aucoin opera Second Nature. Avalon’s latest role was in the cast of Stinney:An American Execution spring of 2022. Avalon currently serves as the Artistic Director for the Girls Choral Academy of Grand Rapids.

Avalon not only loves different styles of music, she also loves the different aspects of the craft. Whether it’s behind the scene writing and arranging lyrics, creating harmonies, or being out front with lead vocals she is right at home. Growing up as a choir director, she is known to teach and coach in both live and studio performance settings and has a special love for being a background vocalist. “Doesn’t matter if it’s church, nightlife, or theater; from the small storefront to the large stadium: I just love to sing’.

Avalon Cutts-Jones Music can be found performing throughout the Midwest.

The Summer of 2021 Avalon wrote and released her first single Clap it Up, an inspirational energetic song about self-confidence and celebration. A second single Lovin’ You is a great R&B groove that is sure to have you bobbing your head. Her latest single Wanna Be Close is making waves and gaining traction as a smooth neo-soul hit. Each can be purchased and downloaded on all digital platforms. Avalon Cutts-Jones Music , AVCJ Music, can be found performing throughout the Midwest and abroad. News and upcoming dates can be found on social media outlets.