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Ariana Grande is saying “thank u, next” to 2019 in the sweetest way.
On Sunday, the Grammy-nominated singer dropped a new album k bye for now, a compilation of the live performances from several stops of her Sweetener World Tour. Featuring songs from 2018’s Sweetener and 2019’s thank u, next, the 32-song album was Ariana’s way to end her fourth concert tour, which ran from March 18 until December 22, on a sweet note.
Excited to share the release with her fans, Ariana took to Twitter with a sweet message, writing, “A little something to thank u for everything and to make saying goodbye to this chapter a lil easier love u.”
Also feeling a little sentimental about the tour’s ending was Frankie Grande, who left his little sister a touching tribute on Instagram. “One chapter closes. another one begins. i am so proud of you ariana for the most beautiful piece of work you have ever gifted the planet… so far,” the Celebrity Big Brother star said.
“The #sweetenertour was a masterpiece,” his post continued. “Thank you for sharing so much of yourself with the world. i love you with all of my heart and am so happy and proud to stand with you on this momentous occasion. congratulations. you. did. that.”
The “God is a Woman” singer teased that the album was coming earlier this month, calling it “something sweet n special to say thank u for this year.” She also shared that she played a major role in producing the vocals for k bye for now.
“love u hello ! been prepping these vocals for the live album,” she wrote on Twitter. “Listening to first pass mixes & am so excited vocal producing everything myself, johnny’s been producing all the band parts ! deadline is soon so jus saying hello and love u and miss u.”
Arianators will be thrilled to see that Ariana included her other hit songs on the album as well. Live performances of “Into You,” “Dangerous Woman,” “Break Free,” “Tattooed Heart,” “Right There,” and more are featured on the track list.
Talk about the ultimate gift!
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