Maria Mena

In 2001, Maria Mena, a rising star from Norway, gained fame with her hit single "My Lullaby," leading to the success of her album Another Phase in Europe. By 2004, at 18 years old, she made her international debut with the release of her album Mellow, featuring the popular single "You're the Only One." The song's music video quickly gained popularity on MTV's TRL, propelling Mena into the U.S. music scene, culminating in her full-length U.S. debut album White Turns Blue in July of the same year. With her smooth pop sound and confessional lyrics, Mena's rise to fame was well-timed and met with great success.