At age 16, singer Alicia Keys graduated valedictorian from her performing arts high school and had a major decision to make: go to Columbia University on scholarship or sign with Columbia Records. Once she made her decision to pursue a music career, she knew she had to present her case to her tough paralegal mother. Watch as Alicia shares how she did it and the lessons she learned from that experience.

When success happened for singer Alicia Keys, it hit like a whirlwind. Alicia says that between a rigorous touring schedule and media demands, she was starting to buckle from the stress. To cope, she took three weeks off and went on a trip that changed her life forever. Watch as Alicia shares the lessons she learned about finding herself on that fateful trip to Egypt.

Singer/songwriter Alicia Keys believes in the power of words, and there's one she will never use again. Find out what it is.

When singer Alicia Keys started in the music business, she had a hard time connecting with producers who understood what kind of artist she wanted to be. Then she met Clive Davis. Watch as she reflects on their first meeting and what he meant to her career.

When singer Alicia Keys hit it big, she knew she was finally living the dream she always had for herself. Still, she says, her new success had its challenges. "I didn't even know where I lived half the time," she says. Watch as she opens up about handling her fame in the beginning and how she got through it.

In 2001, a newcomer named Alicia Keys made her national television debut on an 'Oprah Show' episode about women who sing. Since then, she's sold more than 35 million records worldwide and has 14 Grammys! Look back at that very first appearance.

Singer Alicia Keys was 16 years old and about to sign her very first record deal. During the negotiations, she says, one thing in the room tempted her to sign on the spot. Find out what it was and why her manager was wary.

Singer Alicia Keys says she learned one very important lesson after watching herself perform at the Kennedy Center Honors: Don't wear anything that makes you look like you're being attacked by an animal. Watch and get more of Alicia's fashion advice.

Singer Alicia Keys says that before she went solo, she wanted to be the "baby Michael Jackson" of a girl group. Watch as she reminisces about the all-girl group she joined when she was 9 years old and how she eventually went off on her own.

Singer Alicia Keys says she never understood the phrase "you know when you know" until she met her husband, recording artist and producer Swizz Beatz. Watch as Alicia opens up about her husband and what she's learned about motherhood from her son, Egypt.