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Thank U, Next (stylized in all lowercase) is the fifth studio album by American singer Ariana Grande, released on February 8, 2019, by Republic Records.It was released six months after her fourth studio album Sweetener (2018), created in the midst of Grande's personal struggles, including the death of ex-boyfriend Mac Miller and her separation from then-fiancé Pete Davidson. Grande began working on the album in October 2018, enlisting writers and producers such as Tommy Brown, Max Martin, Ilya Salmanzadeh and Andrew "Pop" Wansel. Thank U, Next is primarily a pop album, incorporating R&B and trap. Thank U, Next was preceded by two singles, the title track and "7 Rings", both debuting atop the Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming Grande's first and second number one single in the US, respectively. "Break Up with Your Girlfriend, I'm Bored" became the third single on the day of the album release, peaking at number two on the Hot 100. The album peaked at the top spot in many countries, including Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States. The album was certified platinum by Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), for moving one million album-equivalent units in the US. Globally, it was the eighth best-selling album of 2019 and fourth best-selling album by a female artist; as of March 2020, Thank U, Next has sold over 1 million copies worldwide. Upon its release, Thank U, Next received universal acclaim from music critics, with many praising the production and its cohesiveness. In support of both Sweetener and Thank U, Next, Grande embarked on the Sweetener World Tour, beginning on March 18, 2019. The tour grossed $146.4 million from 97 shows.Thank U, Next was nominated for Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards while its single "7 Rings" was nominated for Record of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance. The album was ranked in several year-end and decade-end best music lists.