Ariana Grande is an American singer, songwriter and actress who was born in 1993 and raised in Boca Raton, Florida.
Ariana Grande is an artist who has truly shaped modern pop music with her unique voice and sense of melody. Her vocal range and precision are a dream scenario in the studio and she can deliver both powerful belting parts and soft, airy harmonies with impressive control. Songs like The Way and Problem showed early on how her R&B-influenced pop sound could reach a global audience.
In 2008, Ariana Grande made her acting debut in the role of Charlotte in the musical 13. From 2010 to 2013, she played the role of Cat Valentine in the Nickelodeon series Victorious. Grande also plays the role of Cat in Sam & Cat, a spinoff of both iCarly and Victorious. Sam & Cat premiered on September 29, 2013 in Sweden.
In March 2013, Ariana Grande broke through as a singer with the song The Way from her debut album Yours Truly, which was also the year she was recognized for her talents in television. The following year, she released her hit song ”Problem” from her album ”My Everything”, which was the year she broke through in the music industry.
When you look at her biggest hits, it is clear that Ariana has a strong musical identity. No Tears Left to Cry, Thank U, Next and 7 Rings are examples of productions where modern pop, trap influences and classic pop structure meet in a very effective way. It is inspiring to hear how her voice often functions as its own instrument in the arrangements, especially through layers of choirs and harmonies.
In terms of success, Ariana Grande is one of the most consistent hitmakers of her generation. Several albums have debuted high on charts worldwide and she has won major awards including Grammy Awards. She has also managed to develop her sound from teen pop to more mature and personal productions without losing her commercial strength, something that is difficult even for established artists.
Her private life has sometimes clearly influenced her music. On May 22, 2017, a suicide bomber carried out an attack at the Manchester Arena after a concert by Ariana Grande, killing 22 people. Two weeks later, on June 4, she participated in One Love Manchester, a charity concert held at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground to honor the victims who died on May 22. Such life experiences can give an artist greater emotional depth, which is noticeable in her later recordings and lyrics.
At the same time, Ariana Grande appears as an artist who values a balance between career and private life. She has been open about relationships, personal development and the importance of mental health. This honesty helps her music feel authentic, and it is precisely this combination of technical skill, strong production and personal presence that makes her such a significant artist in today’s music industry.
Grande’s sixth album, Positions, was released in October 2020. Grande released a concert film for her Sweetener World Tour titled Excuse Me, I Love You on December 21, 2020.
Five of Grande’s albums have been certified platinum by the RIAA. She is the most-followed woman on YouTube and Spotify. Grande has won two Grammy Awards, one Brit Award, nine MTV Video Music Awards, three MTV Europe Music Awards, and three American Music Awards. Grande has won five Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards.
The three singles from Thank U, Next, 7 Rings, Break Up with Your Girlfriend, I’m Bored, and Thank U, Next charted at number one, two, and three, respectively, on the week of February 23, 2019, making Grande the first solo artist to occupy the top three spots on the Billboard Hot 100 and the first artist to do so since The Beatles in 1964.
In 2016 and 2019, Grande was named one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People in the World.
Ariana Grande suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and anxiety following the 2017 Manchester bombing.
From June to October 2018, she was engaged to comedian Pete Davidson. In December 2020, she became engaged to real estate agent Dalton Gomez, and in May 2021, the couple married in a private ceremony. In July 2023, it was announced that Grande and Gomez had separated. The couple’s divorce was finalized in March 2024. In the summer of 2023, Grande began a relationship with actor Ethan Slater.
Hit songs:
7 rings — 2019
thank u, next — 2018
Problem — 2014
Bang Bang — 2014
No Tears Left to Cry — 2018
Into You — 2016
Side to Side — 2016
God Is a Woman — 2018
Break Free — 2014
Positions — 2020
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