Ariana Grande's 98-Year-Old Grandma Makes History As Oldest Artist On Billboard Hot 100
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Marjorie Grande was previously heard in songs from her granddaughter but was officially credited on her latest album — to historic results.
Ariana Grande’s 98-year-old grandmother has officially made music history.
Marjorie Grande, whose famous granddaughter lovingly calls her “Nonna” in honor of their Italian descent, became the oldest artist to ever chart on the Billboard Hot 100 after being featured on Ariana Grande’s “Ordinary Things” on her new album, “Eternal Sunshine.”
The singer recently told Zane Lowe for an Apple Music interview how her grandmother ended up on “Eternal Sunshine.” She said she was desperately trying to find a closer for the album and found it in the voice notes of her phone.
“I always record my Nonna when I’m with her, because you never know what she’s going to say, and she’s the most hilarious person in the world,” Ariana Grande said. “I had this 30-minute voice note of her and her friend, Shirley, talking, and it was just right smack in the middle.”
“And I said, ’Oh my God, that’s the answer.”