Ariana Grande Turns 30 on June 26, 2024: Celebrating Her Remarkable Music Career

Ariana Grande, a world-class singer, and pop icon is captivating global viewers with her alluring voice.  She has coupled with the undeniable energy and charisma that she exudes. She has come a long way from her modest beginnings as a Broadway child star. Which led to her phenomenal rise as one of the most sought-after recording artists on the music charts today. Grande has firmly established herself among the greats in contemporary music. Let’s learn more about Ariana Grande and its journey.

Early Life & Childhood

  • The birth of Ariana Grande-Butera took place on June 26, 1993, in Boca Raton, Florida. 
  • She came into the world as the youngest child to Joan Grande and Edward Butera. 
  • Grande’s lineage can be traced back to Italy. She proudly identifies herself as an Italian American hailing from Sicilian and Abruzzese descent. 
  • Her family also includes an older half-brother by the name of Frankie Grande.

Personal Life

  • Grande has previously stated that she suffered from hypoglycemia, which she blamed on her bad nutrition.
  • She has been vegan since 2013.
  • Grande met actor Graham Phillips on the set of the Broadway musical 13 in 2008, and they dated until 2011.
  • Grande started dating Dalton Gomez, a real estate agent, in January 2020.
  • Grande announced their engagement on December 20, 2020, following 11 months of dating.
  • They married in a secret ceremony on May 15, 2021, at her Montecito, California, home.
  • The couple divorced on February 20, 2023.

Career

  • Grande got a role in the Nickelodeon television show Victorious in 2009, alongside 13 co-star Elizabeth Gillies.
  • Grande debuted her first single, “Put Your Hearts Up” in December 2011.
  • Grande launched her debut album, Yours Truly, on August 30, 2013. 
  • On August 25, 2014, Grande released her second studio album. That is “My Everything”, which debuted at the top of the Billboard 200.
  • Grande’s first global concert tour, The Honeymoon Tour, began in February 2015. To promote “My Everything”, with stops in North America, Europe, Asia, and South America..

Her Songs!

  • “The Way” (featuring Mac Miller) – 2013
  • “Problem” (featuring Iggy Azalea) – 2014
  • “Bang Bang” (with Jessie J and Nicki Minaj) – 2014
  • “Break Free” (featuring Zedd) – 2014
  • “Love Me Harder” (with The Weeknd) – 2014
  • “One Last Time” – 2014
  • “Focus” – 2015
  • “Dangerous Woman” – 2016
  • “Side to Side” (featuring Nicki Minaj) – 2016
  • “No Tears Left to Cry” – 2018
  • “God Is a Woman” – 2018
  • “Breathin” – 2018
  • “Thank U, Next” – 2018
  • “7 Rings” – 2019
  • “Break Up with Your Girlfriend, I’m Bored” – 2019
  • “Stuck with U” (with Justin Bieber) – 2020
  • “Rain On Me” (with Lady Gaga) – 2020
  • “Positions” – 2020
  • “34+35” – 2020
  • “Save Your Tears” (Remix with The Weeknd) – 2021

Wrap-Up

Ariana Grande’s rise to fame—or, actually, her gosh-damned takeover at this point—has been attributed to her almost superhuman talent, her impeccable work ethic, and the sense that her fans have for her. As good as Grande may be at artistic expression, her cultural influence goes further than music. In her role, she has been incredibly vocal about several important social issues. From LGBTQ+ rights to mental health awareness and racial equality. But her selfless pursuits — along with her vocal candor and fiercely independent streak — have garnered a global following.