First AI Artist to Hit Billboard | Xania Monet Creator on CBS Mornings
Tomorrow, Wednesday, November 5th.
Following her historic Billboard breakthrough, the world is about to meet the mind behind the machine.
Tomorrow, Wednesday, November 5th, “CBS Mornings” will air an exclusive and informative interview with Telisha Nikki Jones, the visionary creator behind Xania Monet — the first AI creation to reach Billboard’s Radio Airplay Chart, as reported by Forbes on October 29th.
In the must-watch segment, Gayle King dives deep into why and how Telisha created Xania Monet, exploring the intersection of identity, innovation, and artistry in the era of artificial intelligence.
Gayle also raises an important question about AI’s growing influence in music and what it means for real artists.
Since her debut, Xania Monet has captivated audiences worldwide with her smooth, soulful sound and human-like delivery — amassing millions of streams across Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube.
Her breakout single, “How Was I Supposed to Know,” debuted at #1 on Spotify’s S.A Spotify Daily chart in South Africa and quickly spread across global playlists.
The upcoming CBS Mornings feature marks a defining cultural moment where audiences will see, for the first time, the woman behind the world’s most talked-about AI artist.
Xania Monet is an AI-created recording artist known for her soulful vocals, emotional storytelling, and boundary-pushing sound.
Created by songwriter and digital artist Telisha “Nikki” Jones, Xania Monet is the first AI musician to chart on Billboard’s radio airplay list. Her music explores the relationship between human expression and artificial intelligence, redefining what it means to create and connect through sound.
