In this past year, Sabrina Carpenter’s new album Short n’ Sweet debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart. She also won Song of the Year at the MTV Music Video Awards and won Best New Artist at the Gold Derby Awards. Even though the pop star has been gaining popularity quite recently, Carpenter is not a stranger to the spotlight. It has been 10 years since Carpenter’s debut and it feels like her rise in popularity is through her cumulation of hard work and resilience.
Before debuting as a singer, Carpenter started as an actress starring in the popular Disney Channel show Girl Meets World and playing the lead role as a girl named Maya Hart. Her journey from being an actress to a singer has just been impressive and each of her albums showcase the evolution in her artistry. Her most recent album, Short n’ Sweet, showcases songs of love and heartache as well as lighthearted songs to balance it out. Her album showcases Carpenter’s ability to write clever lyrics and her honest songwriting.
“I always watched Girl Meets World as a little kid, and it’s so cool seeing Sabrina Carpenter becoming a singer now,” said sophomore Natalie Jorczak.
Carpenter’s live performances have also contributed to her rise to fame.The Short n’ Sweet tour, which sold out in multiple cities highlights Carpenter’s ability to connect with her fans on another level. On top of that, this tour has been able to really highlight her live vocals. After accusations speculated around the talented singer “lip-syncing” Carpenter clapped-back by removing the backtrack music from her recent shows to prove that she was able to sing live. From her dynamic performances to her acoustic songs she sings, she truly ensures that each show will be an unforgettable experience for her fans.
“Compared to other songs I feel like Sabrina Carpenter’s songs are different. I can never get enough of them,” said sophomore Ebere Nweke.
Looking ahead, it’s evident that Carpenter’s journey in the music industry is just getting started. With her rapidly growing fanbase, stage presence and impressive artistry, there’s no doubt that Sabrina Carpenter will break several more barriers and redefine what it means to truly be a pop star in this day and age.