Ariana Grande's recent appearance at the Oscars left viewers baffled by her 'new voice,' prompting the singer to address the issue.
In an interview, Grande explained the reason behind her vocal transformation, which was in preparation for her role in the upcoming film adaptation of "Wicked."
Ariana Grande, the celebrated singer and actress, took the opportunity to clarify the matter that had raised the interest of her fans and the audience.
During her co-hosting duties at an awards ceremony, she shared insights into the intriguing topic, joined by Cynthia Erivo, her fellow cast member in the highly anticipated film adaptation of the beloved musical "Wicked."
During the announcement of the winner of the Best Original Song category, many fans were taken aback by Grande's apparent new accent.
Social media platforms were soon flooded with comments expressing confusion and surprise over her altered voice.
However, before her Oscars appearance, Grande shed light on the transformations she had been undergoing.
In an interview on the Zach Sang Show, Grande revealed that her new voice was a result of her preparations for the role of Glinda in the film adaption of "Wicked."
She explained that during her time on "The Voice" and her auditions, she took lessons every day to refine her voice and get ready for the role.
Grande trained extensively with vocal coaches Nancy Banks and Eric Vetro to transform her voice and overall performance, demonstrating her commitment to embodying the character.
She further explained that she had to explore many other aspects of herself, including her singing voice, to prove her capability to portray the character of Glinda convincingly.
Grande emphasized the need to strip away her popstar persona and present herself authentically as the character she was portraying.
In her quest to fully immerse herself in the role, she even went as far as attending callbacks without makeup and with her hair down, aiming to present a more youthful and innocent appearance.
In addition to discussing her vocal transformation, Grande also shared her renewed passion for music.
Following a break of three years, Ariana Grande made an amazing return with her latest album, "Eternal Sunshine."
The album includes a notable track titled "Ordinary Things," where Grande seems to confront the critiques she has encountered, related to speculations surrounding her alleged relationship with Ethan Slater, her co-star in "Wicked."
