 She started singing at the age of three and after performing at DARE rallies aged ten, she built up a following via the internet after a friend set up a website for her and uploaded MP3s.This led to a record deal with 2KSounds, a division of Virgin Records.In 2001, Allison's first single from her self-titled album, "The Kiss-Off (Goodbye)", peaked at number 28 on "Billboard" magazine's Hot Singles Sales chart.