In 1998, Mitchell was performing country music at a regional benefit for St. Jude's Hospital when Bill Bomar, Justin Timberlake's grandfather, heard the young teen sing.
Excited by her voice, Bomar approached Mitchell and told her that Timberlake was his grandson and that he could help her break into the music industry.
On February 27, 2001, a few weeks after recording her album, Mitchell's first single, "Broken Promises", hit the radio stations.
This helped her career as she began making appearances at venues and performing in front of large audiences.
Mitchell shared the stage with acts that included Nelly, Boyz II Men, Lil Romeo, Dream & Tyrese.