Introduced to the world as the victor of American Idol's third season, Fantasia has built a career around her powerful and inspiring voice and an ability to sing about everyday themes that we can all relate to. 2004's studio debut, Free Yourself, hit platinum status, and included a collaboration between the North Carolina-born artist and Missy Elliott. Consider Fantasia a mouthpiece for the around-the-way girl whose heart has been caressed and crushed. Thankfully, now she's happy to sing about the experiences for everyone's enjoyment.