Alicia Keys, interviewed by Oprah Winfrey on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” after performing her hit “Fallin’” and a rendition of Beethoven’s “Für Elise” in 2001.

With the spotlight on rising female singers, the episode included performances from Yolanda Adams, Alicia Keys, Mary Mary, India Arie and Jill Scott. Airing on Thursday, June 21, 2001 at 4 p.m.

J Records LLC’s chairman, Clive Davis, wrote Oprah a personal note asking her to have Alicia on her show to debut her talents. Oprah accepted. And this was Alicia’s very first television feature, promoting Songs in A Minor.