All-Time Best Ariana Grande Songs

Ariana first gained recognition as an actress on Nickelodeon shows. She played Cat Valentine on 'Victorious' from 2010-2013 and then starred in the spin-off 'Sam & Cat.' While acting, she was already posting covers on YouTube that showed off her incredible vocal range. Her music career took off in 2013 with her debut album 'Yours Truly,' and the rest is history!

Ariana has an impressive four-octave vocal range, which puts her in league with legendary vocalists like Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston. She's known for her whistle register - those super high notes that most singers can't even attempt. Her voice spans from around Bb2 to E7, making her one of the most technically gifted vocalists of her generation.

Some of her biggest hits include 'Thank U, Next,' 'Problem' featuring Iggy Azalea, '7 rings,' 'Side to Side' with Nicki Minaj, 'Break Free' with Zedd, and 'positions.' These songs have dominated charts worldwide and have billions of streams combined. 'Thank U, Next' was particularly massive, breaking multiple streaming records when it was released.

Ariana married real estate agent Dalton Gomez in a private ceremony at her home in May 2021. They had been dating since early 2020. Before Dalton, she was engaged to comedian Pete Davidson in 2018 (though they broke up after a few months) and had high-profile relationships with rapper Mac Miller and other celebrities. She tends to keep her current relationship pretty private compared to her past ones.

As of 2024, Ariana has released six studio albums: 'Yours Truly' (2013), 'My Everything' (2014), 'Dangerous Woman' (2016), 'Sweetener' (2018), 'Thank U, Next' (2019), and 'Positions' (2020). She's also released several live albums and compilation albums. Each album has shown her growth as an artist, from her early R&B influences to her more recent pop and trap-influenced sound.

On May 22, 2017, a terrorist attack occurred at the end of Ariana's concert at Manchester Arena in the UK, killing 22 people and injuring many more. This was an incredibly traumatic event for Ariana and everyone involved. She organized the 'One Love Manchester' benefit concert two weeks later, which raised millions for the victims' families. The experience deeply affected her and influenced her music and advocacy work moving forward.

Ariana's signature high ponytail became her trademark partly out of necessity! During her Nickelodeon days playing Cat Valentine, she had to dye her hair red constantly, which severely damaged it. The ponytail helped hide the damage and became part of her look. She's been more open recently about wearing wigs and extensions, and occasionally switches up her style, but the ponytail remains iconic for her brand.

Yes! Ariana has won two Grammy Awards so far and has been nominated many times. She won her first Grammy in 2019 for Best Pop Vocal Album for 'Sweetener' and another in 2021 for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for 'Rain on Me' with Lady Gaga. She's been nominated in multiple categories over the years, which shows how respected she is across different aspects of music.