Ariana Grande is riding high on the success of her album "Your Truly." Last month her album reached the no.1 position on the Billboard 200 chart and since then her voice has been compared many times to Mariah Carey. Araina who is currently dating "The Wanted" singer Nathan Sykes draws inspiration from many singers for her singing style. Let's take a look at the singer who has inspired Ariana and have made her th cynosure of media's eyes.

Imogen Heap: Selena Gomez swears by the voice of Imogen Heap. According to Billboard.com Ariana is a no.1 fan of Heap. She told the website, "Every single part of each of her songs is so intricate and I just can't get enough of her. I love music more than anything, and she's just a big cloud of music happiness and harmonies and sounds. I just want to live in her brain forever."

Judy Garland: One of the most loved and tragic star of Hollywood, is deeply admired by Ariana. She has been watching her singing concerts and movies as a child and Ariana gets deeply inspired by the way Garland's each song had a story to tell.

Whitney Houston: The most awarded female singer of all the time Whitney Houston is very close to Ariana's heart. She took her first steps as singer listing to the legendary Whitney Houston's songs.

Brandy: Ariana told Billboard.com that she is obsessed with sweetness of Brandy's voice. She thinks that Brandy has an exceptional precise run and her riffs are a masterstroke. Ariana has even met Brandy once and she founds her extremely sweet.

India Arie: Ariana finds India Arie's music healing. May be this is what helped her get over her break-up with Jai Brooks.