“I’ve always been true to myself”

Sabrina Carpenter’s music career is now a decade old and has skyrocketed over the past year, culminating with her sixth album. short and sweetshe had record-breaking success on the Billboard charts and received six Grammy nominations.

talking peopleLooking back on her path, the 25-year-old said: “I have always been true to myself and believed in my work since I was a child. I realized that to get to this point, you need to take small steps slowly.

Carpenter’s career began during her days on the Disney Channel, but with the release of 2024’s short and sweet, The album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart and became her first chart-topping album.

Powered by infectious hits like “Espresso,” “Please Please Please” and “Taste,” the record not only dominated the charts but cemented Carpenter’s place in pop music history.

In 2024, Carpenter became the first solo artist since the Beatles to have the top three spots on the Billboard Hot 100 simultaneously, with “Please Please Please” at No. 1 and “Espresso” at No. 3 .

She also made history by becoming the first woman to have three songs in the Hot 100’s top 10 for five consecutive years, surpassing Cardi B’s previous record. Another standout single, “Taste,” debuted at No. 2, giving her an unprecedented hit single and propelling her superstardom to new heights.

success short and sweet Not just limited to the United States, “Espresso” and “Please Please Please” both topped the Billboard Global 200 chart, demonstrating Carpenter’s global appeal. Looking back on her whirlwind year, she says people“I don’t think I’ve fully reflected on it yet because I’m also trying to live in the moment. But I’m happy to see my songs connecting with so many people from all walks of life. That’s why I love writing songs.

after release short and sweet, Carpenter embarks on her first arena tour, which includes unique fan experiences such as T-Mobile’s “Sweet Spot” pop-up store. “These collaborations make this album and tour feel very authentic and fan-friendly, and I’m grateful for that,” she said. Carpenter praised her fans for their creativity during the tour, from their costumes to the hilarious signs they brought to the shows. “Connecting with my fans every night is the most memorable part,” she added.

The tour lasted from September to November 2024, and Carpenter performed at sold-out venues across North America. She will continue her global tour with a European tour starting in March, saying: “I can’t wait to see all my fans in Europe. There are a few cities I haven’t been to in a long time, so I It was great to see which crowd was the loudest.

Carpenter’s win for Best New Artist at the 2025 Grammy Awards may seem unusual for someone with a six-album and decade-long career, but for the artist, it’s just that The recognition of a long-held dream.

“It’s an honor,” she said, noting that being nominated has been her goal since she was a child. She also won awards in the major categories of Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Pop Vocal Album and Best Pop Solo.