Ariana expressed her feelings towards being compared to Mariah Carey as a "blessing.” Grande's debut is described as being half a "throwback" to the R&B music of the 1990s, and the second half she describes as "something that is very unique and very special that I've sort of written" which is completely original.Ĭareer Grande played Amanda Benson "The Mountain Climber" in Swindle, an adaptation of the novel of the same name, by Gordon Korman, along with “Sam & Cat” co-star JennetteMcCurdy. "The Way" holds the third best-selling first-week sales figure of 2013 behind Justin Timberlake's "Suit & Tie" and One Direction's "Best Song Ever".Īrtistry Ariana Grande has a 4 octave range reaching up to E7. "The Way" sold over 120,000 units in the first 48 hours.
“The Way” On March 26, 2013, Ariana's first single from her debut album, "The Way" featuring Mac Miller was released.
She won a National Youth Theatre Association Award for her performance in 13 (the musical) when she played the part of Charlotte. Growing up, she took part in children's and community theater and attended North Broward Preparatory School. Ariana Grande-Butera Ariana Singing with the “Victorious” cast By: Luke Cohillįun Facts Ariana Grande was born Jin Boca Raton, Florida.