Ariana grande was born ariana grande-butera in boca raton, florida to joan grande, a chief executive officer for hose-mccann communications & edward butera, a graphic designer, photographer, artist.Ariana grande best hits playlist | full album mix pop/r&b (eternal sunshine & all major singles)Known for her four-octave vocal range, which extends into the whistle register, she is regarded as an influential figure in popular music.Publications such as rolling stone and billboard have deemed.