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With her recent nominations for Best Song, Best Album, Best New Artist, Best Record, Best Pop Vocal Album, and Best Pop Solo Performance at the 2025 Grammy Awards, Sabrina Carpenter has firmly established herself as more than just a former Disney actor. Her journey is one of reinvention and artistic growth.

Few artists have undergone as seamless and striking a transformation as Sabrina Carpenter. From her early days as a Disney Channel star to her six recent Grammy nominations, she has defied expectations, evolving into one of pop music’s most compelling voices.

Born on May 11, 1999, in Pennsylvania, Sabrina Carpenter always exhibited an early passion for performing, be it singing or acting. She gained attention through YouTube covers before making her acting debut with a guest role in Law and Order: Special Victims Unit (2011).

However, it was her role as Maya Hart in Disney Channel’s Girl Meets World (2014–2017) that brought her widespread recognition. Playing the charismatic best friend of Rowan Blanchard’s Riley Matthews, she quickly became a fan favourite. During this period, Sabrina began to explore her musical talents more seriously, signing with Hollywood Records.

Her debut EP (Extended Play), ‘Can’t Blame a Girl for Trying’ (2014), introduced her as a singer-songwriter with folk-pop sensibilities. Her first album, ‘Eyes Wide Open’ (2015), retained a youthful optimism, but it was her second record, ‘EVOLution’ (2016), that marked her first real shift towards a mature sound. With tracks like ‘On Purpose’, ‘Thumbs’, she embraced a more sophisticated, electronic-pop direction, proving she was more than just another Disney alum trying to find a musical identity.

By 2018, Carpenter was ready to break free from the constraints of her Disney past. Her two-part album, ‘Singular: Act I’ (2018) and ‘Singular: Act II’ (2019), showcased her as a confident and self-assured pop artist. Tracks like Sue Me and In My Bed embraced playful, cheeky lyricism, while Exhale revealed a more introspective side. This period also saw her transition into more serious acting roles, including Netflix’s ‘Tall Girl’ (2019) and ‘The Hate U Give’ (2018), where she demonstrated her ability to take on complex characters.

Despite her musical and acting expansion, she was still somewhat on the fringes of mainstream success. However, that was about to change dramatically.

If ‘Singular’ hinted at Carpenter’s potential, 2022’s ’emails i can’t send fully’ realised it. This album transformed her from a rising pop act into a respected singer-songwriter. Inspired by personal experiences and public scrutiny, particularly following speculation about her involvement in the Olivia Rodrigo-Joshua Bassett love triangle, the album presented an unfiltered version of Sabrina. ‘Because i liked a boy’, one of its standout tracks, directly addressed the controversy, showcasing her ability to channel real-life pain into compelling music.

Beyond the headlines, the album was a cohesive and emotionally rich body of work, with tracks like ‘Feather’, ‘Nonsense’, and ‘Vicious’ cementing her status as a versatile and innovative artist. With ’emails i can’t send’, Carpenter found her voice – raw, witty, and deeply personal. The album’s success was not just commercial but also critical, earning her recognition in spaces that had once overlooked her.

In 2024, when Sabrina released her ‘Short n’ Sweet’ album, she surprised everyone. Not a single song in the album was left unappreciated. Espresso peaked at number three on US Billboard Hot 100. ‘Please Please Please’, starring her then-boyfriend, Barry Keonghan, was number one on the Hot 100.

‘Taste’, starring Jenna Ortega, also topped the Hot 100 chart. This third consecutive hit led her to become the second artist after The Beatles to have three out of top five hits in the region during the same week.

Carpenter’s steady rise had turned into a full-fledged breakthrough, culminating in six Grammy nominations, thanks to ‘Short n’ Sweet’. Her presence in categories like Best Album, Best Song, and Best Pop Solo Performance speaks volumes about her artistic growth. Her nomination for Best New Artist – despite having been in the industry for over a decade – symbolises her rebirth as a mainstream pop force.

Carpenter’s journey to the Grammys mirrors that of artists who have successfully transcended their beginnings in television. Her ability to shed her Disney image, embrace vulnerability, and craft genuinely resonant music has placed her among pop’s most exciting figures.

With Grammy recognition now under her belt, Carpenter’s next chapter will likely be her most exciting yet. Whether she continues to refine her pop sound, experiment with new genres, or expand her acting career further, one thing is certain: she is here to stay. Having navigated the pitfalls of child stardom with grace, she now stands as a fully realised artist – one who is finally getting the credit she has long deserved.

From Disney beginnings to Grammy nominations, Sabrina Carpenter has written her own narrative, and the world is now paying attention.