Imagine you’re cruising down the highway, blasting Ariana Grande‘s hit “Imagine,” when suddenly, the car next to you pulls up, and there she is – Ariana Grande herself, singing along to her own song. It sounds like something straight out of a dream, but for one fan, this magical moment became reality.
Recently, Ariana shared an unbelievable encounter on Instagram Stories that left her fan, Edwin, and the rest of the internet in awe. While Ariana was riding in the backseat of a car, she heard her own voice blaring from another car nearby. As fate would have it, the fan driving that car was none other than Edwin, who had been jamming out to Ariana’s “Imagine.”
Naturally, Ariana couldn’t resist getting involved. “What’s your name? Edwin, nice to meet you!” she greeted the stunned driver, before teasing, “I was like, ‘How is this real? Is that me?’ This made my day!” In the footage, you can hear the unmistakable joy in Ariana’s voice as she takes in the surreal moment.
Edwin, clearly in disbelief that Ariana herself was speaking to him, responded with, “Oh my god, I adore you!” His excitement was contagious, as he added, “I can’t believe… I’m this close to you!”
Ariana, ever gracious and warm, captioned the story with a heartfelt message: “I couldn’t believe my ears !!!!!!” She went on to express how the encounter had impacted her, saying, “It was blasting. Thank you Edwin for making my day. I’m still crying.” It’s rare to see a celebrity as genuinely moved by a simple yet special moment like this one.
In an adorable twist, Edwin also shared his own video from the encounter, giving fans a peek into what the moment was like from his perspective. The video shows Ariana, with the window down, singing along to “Imagine” while the cars drive side by side. The brief but beautiful interaction ended with a short chat before they parted ways, but the memories would last forever.
For those not familiar with the track, “Imagine” was released in 2018 as part of Ariana’s Thank U, Next album. It was a massive success, reaching No. 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earning a permanent spot in Ariana’s musical legacy. The song remains a fan favorite, and now, thanks to this car karaoke moment, it will undoubtedly take on even more significance for Edwin.
Currently, Ariana is juggling several projects, with her most high-profile role being that of Glinda in the highly anticipated Wicked film adaptation. The star recently teased her upcoming performance of “Popular” from the movie, which has only increased excitement for the film’s release. But for now, Ariana’s fans are still buzzing over this intimate, unexpected moment – a car ride, a song, and a new friendship.
Who knows? Maybe this won’t be the last time a fan finds themselves sharing a sing-along with their idol on the open road.
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