Heather E. Schwartz - Ariana Grande: Music Superstar

Heather E. Schwartz

Lerner Publications Minneapolis

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Names: Schwartz, Heather E., author.

Title: Ariana Grande : music superstar / Heather E. Schwartz.

Other titles: Ariana Grande (Boss Lady Bios)

Description: Minneapolis : Lerner Publications, 2021. | Series: Boss lady bios (alternator books ) | Includes bibliographical references and index. | Audience: Ages | Audience: Grades | Summary: Superstar songstress Ariana Grande has rocked the worlds biggest stages, wowing fans on Broadway, Nickelodeon, and huge world tours. Learn how she uses her powerful voice to not only fill arenas but advocate for others Provided by publisher.

Identifiers: LCCN 2019039916 (print) | LCCN 2019039917 (ebook) | ISBN 9781541597068 (library binding) | ISBN 9781541599666 (ebook)

Subjects: LCSH: Grande, ArianaJuvenile literature. | SingersUnited States BiographyJuvenile literature.

Classification: LCC ML3930.G724 S383 2020 (print) | LCC ML3930.G724 (ebook) | DDC 782.42164092 [B]dc23

LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2019039916

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Manufactured in the United States of America

1-47810-48250-11/26/2019

Table of Contents

Ariana Grande was grateful to be onstage in Saint Louis, Missouri, on July 6, 2019. Her Sweetener World Tour was underway, and the crowd was going wild. But as the music played and fans screamed for her song R.E.M., she knelt onstage, unable to sing. Overcome with emotion, she shook her head and covered her face with her hand. At last, she started to sing. The crowd joined in, supplying

A Sea of Love

Ariana Grande performs on her Sweetener World Tour in 2019.

the lyrics for her. By the end of the song, her fans were cheering. Grande flipped her signature ponytail over her shoulder and began to compose herself.

It had been a difficult few years for Grande. She had experienced both huge career success and tragic personal loss. But she promised to continue the tour. She would give fans the music they loved and more. She would share her journey with them.