Seven years after its release, Ariana Grande’s breakthrough single “No Tears Left to Cry” has secured its place as the 157th most-streamed song in Apple Music history, marking a significant milestone for the pop superstar’s catalog.
The track, which debuted on April 20, 2018, as the lead single from Grande’s fourth studio album, “Sweetener,” represented a pivotal moment in the artist’s career, marking her return to music following a nearly year-long hiatus after the Manchester Arena bombing. The song’s continued streaming success demonstrates its enduring appeal and emotional resonance with listeners worldwide.
Written by Grande alongside Savan Kotecha and produced by Max Martin and Ilya Salmanzadeh, “No Tears Left to Cry” blends uptempo dance-pop with UK garage beats, featuring disco and R&B elements. The song’s lyrics reflect Grande’s journey of healing and resilience, themes that have connected with audiences across multiple years.
The track made an immediate impact upon release, garnering 15 million views on YouTube within its first 24 hours, setting a new record for Grande’s biggest platform debut at the time. This initial momentum appears to have sustained itself through consistent streaming over the years.
This achievement comes during a period of heightened activity for Grande, who recently returned to music with her 2024 concept album “Eternal Sunshine” after focusing on her film career with “Wicked.” The longevity of “No Tears Left to Cry” on Apple Music’s all-time charts underscores how certain songs transcend their initial release period to become enduring streaming favorites.
The ranking places Grande among the platform’s most consistently streamed artists, with “No Tears Left to Cry” joining the exclusive club of songs that have maintained significant listening numbers across multiple years. For context, Apple Music celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2024, making this achievement particularly noteworthy as it represents sustained popularity across the platform’s entire operational history.
As streaming continues to dominate music consumption, such milestones serve as important indicators of an artist’s lasting cultural impact and the emotional connection their music maintains with audiences over time.
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Ariana Grande’s “No Tears Left to Cry” has achieved remarkable staying power, ranking as the 157th most-streamed song in Apple Music’s entire history seven years after its 2018 release.
