With her incredible four-octave vocal range and extensive catalogue of chart-topping hits, American singer-songwriter and actress Ariana Grande is easily one of the most influential pop stars of her generation.
Born in Boca Raton, Florida, Ariana Grande began her career on Broadway aged just 15 before finding widespread fame on Nickelodeon’s Victorious and Sam & Cat. Her musical breakthrough arrived in the early 2010s with her hit single ‘The Way’, a release which heralded her evolution from teen actress to Grammy-Award winning superstar with the vocal prowess to match. Since then, Grande has eclipsed her peers to become one of the best-selling artists of all time, having sold over 90 million records throughout her career so far.
With a signature sound that fuses sleek pop production with elements of R&B, hip-hop and dance, Ariana Grande is most revered for her inimitable vocals, boasting a range so vast and powerful that it extends into the elusive ‘whistle’ register. Her biggest hits ‘Thank U, Next’, ‘7 Rings’, ‘Into You’ and ‘Positions’ are a prime example of her agile vocal runs and emotional versatility, but also her knack for crafting shimmering pop anthems replete with catchy choruses. Elsewhere, she has asserted herself as an in-demand collaborator, clocking up chart-topping appearances on the likes of Lady Gaga’s ‘Rain On Me’ and The Weeknd’s ‘Save Your Tears (Remix)’. Albums Dangerous Woman, Sweetener, and Thank U, Next are widely regarded as defining works of late-2010s pop, while 2024’s Eternal Sunshine serves as an exploration of heartbreak and artistic maturity, led by hit single ‘We Can’t Be Friends’.
On stage, Ariana Grande has earned a reputation as one of pop’s most captivating live performers. Her 2019 global Sweetener World Tour sold out arenas across continents and has sparked much anticipation ahead of her upcoming Eternal Sunshine Tour, her first headlining run in seven years. With nods to her formative days as an actress, Grande’s lifelong love of theatre and performance came full circle with her acclaimed portrayal of Glinda in the 2024 film adaptation of Wicked, earning her nominations from the Academy Awards, Golden Globes, Critics’ Choice, and SAG Awards. Seamlessly bridging music and film, Grande’s dual mastery as a vocalist and actor cements her status as a rare, era-defining performer at the top of her game.