Ariana Grande to Mariah Carey Wedding Songs: 6 Degrees of Separation | E169

With the Wicked finale taking over the world in 2025, Matt Campbell dives into a new “Six Degrees of Separation” episode! Today, we start with pop powerhouse Ariana Grande and trace her connections through the industry to some of the biggest names in music history.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Ariana’s Wedding Hits: Why “Into You” is Matt’s top party pick and how to use “Thank U, Next” for your bouquet toss.
• The Rap Connection: How Nicki Minaj links back to Ariana and which “Super Freak” remix works best for the dance floor.
• The Star Power: Why Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars’ “Die With a Smile” is the definitive #1 wedding song of 2025.
• The Diva Legacy: Exploring Mariah Carey’s record-breaking catalog for parent dances and cocktail hour.
• The Wicked Finale: A look at Cynthia Erivo’s “sleeper” love songs that will have your guests singing along.

Featured Artists: Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj, The Weeknd, Lady Gaga, Mariah Carey, and Cynthia Erivo.

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