After starting her career as an actor, Ariana Grande also enjoyed great success as a singer and songwriter.
Ariana Grande is now best known as a successful US singer and songwriter. However, before she gained a foothold in the music industry, she was active as an actress. At the age of 13, Grande set out to pursue a serious music career, but initially focused primarily on theater .
Initially successful as an actress
In 2008, Ariana Grande starred in the musical “13” on Broadway. She received the National Youth Theater Association Award for her role as Charlotte.
A year later she landed the role of Cat Valentine in the Nickelodeon series “Victorious”. To do this, she had to dye her hair red regularly.
Due to its great success, Nickelodeon launched a new sitcom in 2012 as a spin-off of the series “Victorious” and “iCarly”. Grande also played the girl Cat Valentine in it. However, because there were disagreements between the leading actresses behind the scenes of “Sam&Cat,” the series was canceled in 2014.
She also appeared in some of Victoria Justice’s music videos. In 2012, Grande starred in the Nickelodeon feature film “The Big Swindle.”
Beginnings in the music industry
Grande started musically with various cover versions of well-known songs, which she published on YouTube . She has also shown her singing talent in several appearances in the television series “Victorious”.
In 2011 she signed a record deal with the record label Universal Republic Records. Their first single “Put Your Hearts Up” was finally released in December 2011. The singer also gave her first concert in the same year .
Her debut album entitled “Yours Truly” was released in August 2013. It quickly reached the top position on the Billboard 200. At the American Music Awards in November 2013, Ariana Grande won in the “New Artist of the Year” category.
Second album followed
Her second studio album entitled “My Everything” was released in August 2014. The single “Problem” reached number 1 in the British singles charts. In total, the song sold over four million copies in the US, making Grande certified quadruple platinum.
The single “Bang Bang” followed in July 2014, which was created in collaboration with Jessie J and Nicki Minaj . This single was also a huge success.
At the 2014 MTV Europe Music Awards, the singer won the award for best song with “Problem”. She was also honored as best female artist.
Concert overshadowed by terrorist attack
After two successful studio albums, album number three followed: “Dangerous Woman”. She won the “Artist of the Year” category at the 2016 American Music Awards.
Roses, balloons and posters for the victims of the terrorist attack at the Ariana Grande concert in May 2017. – Keystone
In 2017, her concert at the Manchester Arena was the target of a suicide bombing . The bombing left 22 dead and hundreds injured. Ariana Grande then interrupted the rest of her tour and held a benefit concert.
Ariana Grande sings about personal topics
The fourth album “Sweetener” was released in 2018 and stood out for its very personal lyrics. Grande sings about her mental health and dealing with her anxiety disorder. This increased after the terrorist attack in Manchester.
Singer Ariana Grande sings at the March For Our Lives in Washington on March 24, 2018. – Keystone
The album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard album charts. To date, it remains the fastest-selling album in their discography.
In November 2018 she released the lead single from her fifth album of the same name, “Thank U, Next”. The accompanying music video managed to break the record for the most viewed YouTube video within the first 24 hours.
The piece also set numerous records on streaming platforms. The majority of Grande’s songs on the album sing about her past relationships .
Latest achievements
At the 2020 Grammy Awards, Ariana Grande was nominated five times but failed to win in any category. The single “Stuck with U” was released in May, which she sings with Justin Bieber . The song’s proceeds were donated to support those affected by the Corona pandemic.
This was followed by the single “Rain on Me” with Lady Gaga . The music video received three awards at the MTV Video Music Awards. The song was also named best pop performance by a duo or group in 2021.
Grande’s sixth studio album “Positions” and the single of the same name were released in October 2020. The single also debuted at number one on the US singles charts. The artist released the most songs that debuted directly at number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
In spring 2021, Ariana Grande appeared in some songs by other artists. For example, “ The Weeknd ” and “Doja Cat”.
Doja Cat’s new album also features Ariana Grande and The Weeknd, among others. – Instagram/@dojacat
