Ariana Grande‘s ascent to superstardom is marked by a series of pivotal events and achievements that have shaped her career trajectory. From her humble beginnings as a Nickelodeon star to her evolution into a pop sensation, Ariana’s journey is defined by significant milestones that highlight her talent, resilience, and unwavering dedication. In celebration of the Women’s History Month, fans voted her as the InMusic Woman of the Century. To celebrate this remarkable feat, we explore a timeline of Ariana Grande’s career, focusing on key events and breakthrough moments that have propelled her to the pinnacle of success.
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2010: Breakthrough Role on “Victorious”
Ariana Grande’s career began in 2010 when she landed the role of Cat Valentine on the Nickelodeon television series “Victorious.” Her portrayal of the quirky and lovable character garnered widespread acclaim and introduced her to a broad audience of young fans.
2013: Debut Album “Yours Truly”
In 2013, Ariana Grande released her debut studio album, “Yours Truly,” featuring the hit single “The Way” featuring Mac Miller. The album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, establishing Grande as a promising newcomer in the music industry.
2014: Rising Success with “My Everything” and First World Tour
In 2014, Ariana Grande solidified her status as an emerging pop sensation with her sophomore album “My Everything,” which featured the hit singles “Problem” and “Break Free.” In support of the album, she embarked on The Honeymoon Tour, the first of her career.
2016: She’s a Dangerous Woman!
In 2016, Ariana Grande returned with her third album “Dangerous Woman,” which received widespread acclaim and earned her first Grammy nominations — Best Pop Vocal Album and Best Pop Solo Performance. The album spawned the hits singles “Focus,” “Into You,” and “Side To Side.” In 2017, she was named Billboard’s Woman of the Year.
2018: New Horizons with “Sweetener”
In 2018, Ariana Grande released her fourth studio album, “Sweetener,” which showcased her emotional depth and vulnerability as well as her maturity as an artist, exploring a R&B and trap sound. The album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and is considered one of the best albums of the 2010s.
2019: “Thank U, Next” and Record-Breaking Achievements
Ariana Grande’s fifth studio album, “Thank U, Next,” released in 2019, marked a significant moment in her career. The album’s title track, along with hits like “7 Rings” and “Break Up with Your Girlfriend, I’m Bored,” dominated the charts and solidified Grande’s status as a cultural icon of the 2010s.
2020: Switching The Positions and Breaking Records
At the end of 2020, Ariana Grande released her sixth album “Positions,” which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. Thanks to the album’s success, the Popstar broke numerous records, including becoming the first artist to have five No. 1 debuts on the Hot 100. Additionally, as InMusic was founded that year and introduced the 1st InMusic Awards, she became the first InMusic Artist of the Year in history.
2024: Triumphant Return & InMusic Woman of the Century
On March 8, 2024, Ariana Grande made her long awaited return with “Eternal Sunshine” and didn’t disappoint the expectations. The album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and two singles, “Yes, And?” and “We Can’t Be Friend (Wait For Your Love),” topped the Billboard Hot 100. Additionally, fans voted “Yes, And?” as the InMusic Song of the Month of January. After more than a decade at the top of her success, Ariana Grande has been named as the InMusic Woman of the Century.
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