Born on June 26, 1993, in Boca Raton, Florida, Grande began her music career at a young age, performing in local theater productions and singing at sports events. Her big break came in 2011 when she landed a role on the Nickelodeon television show " Victorious." The show's soundtrack, "Victorious: Music from the Hit TV Show," was released in 2011, featuring Grande's vocals. This marked the beginning of her music career, which would eventually lead to her signing with Republic Records in 2012.