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.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.Ariana grande best hits playlist | full album mix pop/r&b (eternal sunshine & all major singles)