A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Ariana Grande.
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.
January 2014: Recording Second Studio Album and People's Choice Award
In January 2014, Ariana Grande began recording her second studio album and earned the Favorite Breakout Artist award at the People's Choice Awards 2014.
2014: Kids' Choice Award and Other Accolades
In 2014, Ariana Grande won a Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Award for Favorite TV Actress for her role on Sam & Cat, along with the Music Business Association's Breakthrough Artist of the Year Award and a Bambi Award for Best Newcomer.
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.
December 2017: Named Female Artist of the Year
In December 2017, Billboard magazine named Ariana Grande "Female Artist of the Year".
2017: One Love Manchester concert
In 2017, Ariana Grande organized the One Love Manchester concert to aid victims of the Manchester Arena bombing, raising $23 million, and was praised for her strength and bravery.
2017: Billboard Year-End Top Female Artist
In 2017, Ariana Grande was named Billboard year-end Top Female Artist.
2017: Top Female Artist of the Year
In 2017, Ariana Grande was named the Top Female Artist of the Year by Billboard.
2018: Release of Sweetener and First Grammy Award
In 2018, Ariana Grande released her album "Sweetener" which later won her first Grammy award.
2018: Billboard's Woman of the Year
In 2018, Ariana Grande was named Billboard Women in Music's Woman of the Year.
2018: Woman of the Year
In 2018, Ariana Grande was named Billboard's Woman of the Year.
February 2019: Wins Grammy and Brit Award
In February 2019, Ariana Grande won her first Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Album for Sweetener and a Brit Award for International Female Solo Artist.
February 23, 2019: Occupying Top Three Spots on Billboard Hot 100
On February 23, 2019, Ariana Grande became the first solo artist to occupy the top three spots of the Billboard Hot 100 since the Beatles in 1964.
May 1, 2019: Wins Billboard Music Awards
On May 1, 2019, Ariana Grande won two awards at the 2019 Billboard Music Awards: Billboard Chart Achievement and Top Female Artist.
2019: Release of Thank U, Next
In 2019, Ariana Grande released her album "Thank U, Next", achieving US number-one singles and dominating the Billboard Hot 100.
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.
2019: Billboard Music Award Wins
In 2019, Ariana Grande won two Billboard Music Awards, including Top Female Artist.
January 2020: Multiple nominations at the iHeartRadio Music Awards
In January 2020, Ariana Grande received multiple nominations at the 2020 iHeartRadio Music Awards, including Female Artist of the Year. Grande also performed a medley at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards and received 5 nominations.
June 2020: Thank U, Next certified double platinum
In June 2020, Ariana Grande's album Thank U, Next was certified double platinum by the RIAA.
2020: Number One Debuts and Simultaneous Chart Topping
In 2020, Ariana Grande became the first act to have her first five number one singles debut at number one. That year, Grande also broke the record for the most number one debuts and became the first female artist topping Global 200, Global 200 Excl. US and Hot 100 simultaneously.
2020: Release of Positions
In 2020, Ariana Grande released her sixth album, "Positions", achieving the most number-one debuts in Hot 100 chart history.
2020: Thank U, Next featured in Guinness World Records
In 2020, Ariana Grande's album 'Thank U, Next' was featured in the Guinness World Records edition for its success.
2020: Best-Selling Global Recording Artist
In 2020, Grande was named as one of the ten best-selling global recording artists of 2020 by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI).
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.
March 11, 2023: "Die for You" remix reached number one
On March 11, 2023, the "Die for You" remix with Ariana Grande reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100, becoming both artists' seventh number-one hit.
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.
May 2024: "Best Singer of Our Generation" Claim
In May 2024, Katy Perry stated that Ariana Grande is "the best singer of our generation".
May 2024: "Bang Bang" Certified Diamond by the RIAA
In May 2024, the song "Bang Bang" which Ariana Grande was featured in, was certified diamond by the RIAA, for selling over 10 million units in the US.
October 2024: Hot 100 Chart Achievements
As of October 2024, Grande has 85 entries on the Hot 100 and is the fourth female artist with the most Hot 100 entries. Grande is also the female artist with the most number-one debuts on the Hot 100 (7), and is tied with Taylor Swift.
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: Release of Eternal Sunshine and Film Adaptation of Wicked
In 2024, Ariana Grande released her seventh album, "Eternal Sunshine", and starred in the film adaptation of "Wicked", receiving critical acclaim and an Academy Award nomination.
January 4, 2025: "Santa Tell Me" Reaches Top Five on Hot 100
On January 4, 2025, "Santa Tell Me", a Christmas song released in 2014, reached number five on the Hot 100, becoming the first Christmas song released in the 21st century to appear in the chart's top-five region.
2025: 37 Guinness World Records
As of 2025, Ariana Grande has broken 37 Guinness World Records, including records for most songs to debut at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and most followers on Spotify (female).