How the contributions of Ariana Grande continue to shape the world today.
Ariana Grande-Butera is a highly influential American singer, songwriter, and actress recognized as a pop icon. She is celebrated for her exceptional four-octave vocal range, which includes the whistle register, making her a prominent figure in popular music.
1964: The Beatles Billboard Success
In 1964, The Beatles were the first artists to occupy the top three spots on the Billboard Hot 100 before Ariana Grande repeated that feat in 2019.
2014: "Princess of Christmas" Title
Due to the lasting impact and modern-day standard status of her 2014 song "Santa Tell Me", Grande was dubbed the "Princess of Christmas".
2016: Named One of Time's 100 Most Influential People
In 2016, Ariana Grande was recognized as one of Time's 100 most influential people in the world, marking a significant milestone in her career.
2016: Critical Acclaim for Vocal Ability
In 2016, Jason Robert Brown praised Ariana Grande's vocal abilities in a Time magazine article, highlighting her "unbelievable sound" and ability to overcome obstacles. Mark Savage from BBC News also complimented her "unrivalled vocal control", while Jon Pareles from The New York Times noted the versatility and agility of her voice.
2017: Transition from Ingénue to Independent Artist
In 2017, Celia Almeida of the Miami New Times acknowledged Ariana Grande's successful transformation "from ingénue to an independent female artist", highlighting her growth and artistic evolution.
2019: Most-Streamed Female Artist on Apple Music
As of 2019, Ariana Grande was the most-streamed female artist on Apple Music and also the first female artist to amass 3 billion total streams on the platform.
2019: Most Followed Woman on Instagram
In 2019, Ariana Grande became the most-followed woman on Instagram.
2019: Named One of Time's 100 Most Influential People Again
In 2019, Ariana Grande was again named one of Time's 100 most influential people in the world, underscoring her continued impact and influence.
2019: Named Top Female Artist of the Year and Forbes Feature
In 2019, Ariana Grande was once again named the Top Female Artist of the Year by Billboard and was featured in Forbes Celebrity 100.
2020: First Pop Diva of the Streaming Generation
In 2020, Bloomberg recognized Ariana Grande as the "first pop diva of the streaming generation", acknowledging her dominance and impact in the era of digital music.
2020: Highest-Paid Female Musician
In 2020, Forbes ranked Ariana Grande as the highest-paid female musician.
2021: 98 Billion Streams
As of 2021, Ariana Grande amassed 98 billion streams globally.
2021: "Thank U, Next" Ranked Among Greatest Songs
In 2021, Rolling Stone ranked Ariana Grande's song "Thank U, Next" number 137 in their revision of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
2023: Sales and Streaming in the US
As of 2023, Ariana Grande has moved 22.4 million album units and garnered over 23.6 billion streams in the US.
2023: Ranked Among Greatest Singers of All Time
In 2023, Rolling Stone ranked Ariana Grande as number 43 among the 200 Greatest Singers of All Time.
February 2024: YouTube Subscriber Count
As of February 2024, Ariana Grande's YouTube channel had over 54 million subscribers, solidifying her position as one of the most-subscribed music artists on the platform.
May 2024: "Best Singer of Our Generation" Claim
In May 2024, Katy Perry stated that Ariana Grande is "the best singer of our generation".
October 2024: Ranked Ninth-Greatest Pop Star of the 21st Century
In October 2024, Billboard ranked Ariana Grande as the ninth-greatest pop star, out of 25 artists, of the 21st century.
2024: UK Certified Units
As of 2024, Ariana Grande had over 31 million certified units in the UK.
2024: Streaming Records
In 2024, Ariana Grande achieved numerous streaming milestones, including becoming the first artist to have five albums with multiple songs over a billion streams on Spotify. She became the first woman with over 123 million monthly listeners on Spotify.