7 Famous Celebrities Who Have Praised Ariana Grande's Incredible Talent

1. Rihanna

Ariana has been a huge fan of Rihanna for a long time! When the "Diamonds" singer followed her on Instagram, Ariana let out her inner "fan-girl" and shared exactly how much she was freaking out about it. The two eventually met backstage at an award show, where Ariana's mom practically nudged her in Rihanna's direction! Rihanna later shared her admiration, noting that Ariana Grande has "the most innocent face, but it's nothing compared to that voice!"

2. Demi Lovato

Can you imagine the powerhouse vocals if these two ever teamed up for a duet? Demi Lovato has mentioned they've discussed collaborating, though finding time in their busy schedules is the main hurdle. When asked about Ariana, Demi said, "She has vocals that are just unbelievable, and I have so much respect for her because she is a true singer." It's always refreshing to see female artists empowering one another in such a competitive industry.

3. Ed Sheeran

Even the chart-topping Ed Sheeran is a big fan of Ariana's artistry. According to her manager, Scooter Braun, Ed loved Ariana's soulful collaboration with Nathan Sykes, "Almost Is Never Enough," so much that he requested his own personal copy before it even hit iTunes! Seeing such a respected songwriter acknowledge her talent is a huge testament to her skill.

4. Katy Perry

Katy Perry has never been shy about her admiration for Ariana’s range. "She has the best female vocal in pop music today. She has literally the best voice—the best voice live. She kills it," Katy once shared. She also added that Ariana is "the sweetest girl," proving that her personality is just as impressive as her pipes. It’s wonderful to see pop royalty supporting the next generation of icons.

5. Khloe Kardashian

It turns out Ariana Grande and Khloe Kardashian are big fans of each other! Khloe once took to Twitter to declare, "Ariana Grande is f**king DOPE." The singer quickly retweeted the post, adding an enthusiastic reply: "@KhloeKardashian thank you, you are too beautiful!" It’s a fun cross-industry friendship that fans absolutely love to see.

6. Patti LuPone

Ariana’s talent even bridges the gap between pop and Broadway. After honoring legends like Aretha Franklin and Patti LuPone at the Women of Soul event, Ariana performed a stunning rendition of Whitney Houston's "I Have Nothing." Patti was so moved that she took to Twitter to share the love, saying, "@arianagrande I love you back Baby Girl and keep doing what you're doing because you're fierce! XOXO!"

7. Jesse McCartney

Jesse McCartney is another artist who has been vocal about his respect for Ariana. “I feel like I’ve been doing this for so long that it’s really hard—my head doesn’t turn easily,” the singer admitted. “I saw Ariana perform and I think she is maybe one of the most talented singers I’ve heard in the last decade. I think she’s amazing and she’s so beautiful, I just love her voice.”

| Celebrity | Notable Quote | Connection | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Rihanna | "Most innocent face, but... that voice!" | Met backstage at award show | | Demi Lovato | "She is a true singer." | Have discussed a future duet | | Katy Perry | "Best voice live. She kills it." | Vocal supporter of her range |

There you have it! These are just seven of the many celebrities who have praised Ariana Grande's mega talent. Whether she's performing live or dropping a new album, her voice continues to capture the hearts of fans and fellow stars alike. What's your favorite thing about her? Let us know!