Mariah met up with fellow Johnnie High alum LeAnn Rimes at Billy Bob's Texas in Fort Worth.

LeAnn was discovered at the Johnnie High Country Music Revue, a venue at which Mariah has appeared on numerous occasions. Since being signed at the age

Mariah was wishing upon a star, a Nashville Star, when she met with Sony/BMG recording artist Buddy Jewell.

Buddy Jewell has had hits such as "Help Pour Out the Rain" and "Sweet Southern Comfort." He gained fame by winning the first Nashville Star competition.

Mariah with singer/songwriter Jennifer Hanson, for whom she opened in 2003.

Jennifer hit #1 on the country music charts in 2003 with "Beautiful Goodbye".

Mariah with singer/songwriter Mark Nesler, for whom she opened in 2003.

Mark is a talented performer and noted songwriter, including writing "Just to See You Smile" for Tim McGraw, "Livin' & Livin' Well" for George Strait, & "I Miss My Friend" for Daryl Worley.

Mariah and Curb Records recording artist Steve Holy at the Johnnie High Country Music Revue.

Discovered at the Johnnie High Country Music Revue, Steve had a #1 song with "Good Morning Beautiful".

Mariah with her artist development team from The Image Factory's Jayne Lybrand Wesson, Jim Wesson, and "LuLu"

Jayne is a veteran of the music industry and has worked in all phases of artist development with such artists as LeAnn Rimes, Steve Holy, the Oak Ridge Boys, and many others. Jim is also a music veteran and has been a member of the famed gospel group, The Chuckwagon Gang, since 1960.

Mariah visits with Bobby Reed, owner/operator of the Lake Theater (Photo courtesy of Linda Metcalf).

Bobby is a country music veteran. Beginning as a back up singer and writer for Conway Twitty, he also produced the nationwide talent search known as "Starmania," and was one of the discoverers of the late Tejano star Selena.

Mariah with guitar LEGEND, Randy Corner.

Randy is known throughout country music as one of the leading and most sought after guitar artists in Nashville.

Mariah with Charlie Pruitt.

Charlie has operated the Charlie Pruitt Show in Southeast Texas for over two decades and his show has hosted Southeast Texans such as Tracy Byrd and Clay Walker. Mariah's first performance with a live band was on Charlie's stage.

Mariah with Mr. & Mrs. Roger Manning (DJ extraordinnaire).

Roger is a noted radio DJ and actor. He currently hosts morning drive at The Fish in Portland, Oregon.

Mariah and Johnnie High.

Johnnie has operated the Johnnie High Country Music Revue for 28 years. His show has featured such stars as LeAnn Rimes, Steve Holy, Linda Davis, Gary Morris, John Anderson, Shoji Tabuchi, and many others.

Mariah dances on the bar at Coyote Ugly with the Coyote Girls.

In 2004, Mariah performed at the saloon made world famous by the movie of the same name.

Mariah poses on Hollywood Boulevard.

Mariah made it to Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills when she filmed her national television debut.

Mariah poses with the famous HOLLYWOOD sign in the background when she went to LA for her national television debut.

Mariah headed for the hills while in California.

Mariah performed at Loretta Lynn's Ranch in 2003.

Mariah was a finalist in Chicago for FOX TV's American Juniors in 2003.

Mariah was a CBS Star Search finalist in Nashville in 2003.

Mariah lit up the 2003 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.

Mariah was named 2002 Entertainer of the Year at the Texas Country Music Show.

Mariah with wunderkid Hunter Hayes at the 2002 KidFest.

Hunter Hayes is a noted 12 year old Cajun musician and singer. He is an accomplished musician who tours the South with his own band and who has released several albums.

Mariah with D Records singer/songwriter Jason Allen.

Jason is a talented artist in the George Strait tradition who began receiving national radio airplay in 2004. Mariah has performed with him on numerous occasions on her home stage, the Lake Theater.

Mariah won 1st Place in the 2003 Clear Channel Radio Southeast Texas Youth Star Search.

Mariah is pictured with Clear Channel's Roger Manning (KKMY) and Chrissie Roberts (KYKR).

Dave Coulier is best known as Uncle Joey from ABC Television's Full House. Daryl Sabara plays Juni in the Spy Kids movie series.

Mariah opened for "Fiddlin'" Frenchie Burke in April 2006 at the Lake Theater in Lake Jackson, Texas.

Mr. Burke has been known nationally for many years as a premier fiddle player. Photo courtesy of Chuck Frisch.