Today, August 11, 2013, this year’s Teen Choice Awards featured one of the most acclaimed moments of the night: a special appearance by Ariana Grande. The young singer took the stage to perform her latest single, “Baby I,” and left the audience completely captivated by her charismatic presence and the vocal power that has already become her trademark.
Ariana opened the performance with a brief thank-you message to her fans before beginning a fully live rendition. Accompanied by a band and four dancers, she delivered a version specially arranged for the ceremony, including new harmonies and an improvised melodic run at the end of the song that earned a standing ovation from the audience.
Several celebrities in attendance, including Demi Lovato and Selena Gomez, were seen applauding enthusiastically during the performance. Just minutes after it ended, the name “Ariana Grande” was already trending on Twitter, with fans from around the world praising the artist’s confidence and professionalism.
The website Entertainment Tonight described the performance as “one of the best moments of the night” and stated that Ariana “proved, in a single number, that she is one of the most promising voices of the new generation.” Billboard highlighted her vocal skill, noting that the performance was “brief but absolutely flawless.”
Backstage, Ariana spoke with journalists and revealed that she had been nervous before going on stage. “It was my first performance at this event and I wanted it to be perfect. I hope I was able to give back all the love and support my fans give me every day,” she said emotionally.
With the release of the album Yours Truly approaching, the live performance served as an excellent opportunity to present the new single to a wider audience—and, by all indications, the strategy could not have worked better.
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