Sabrina Carpenter’s Grammy recognition is a testament to her enduring career, earning her a Best New Artist nomination at the 2025 Grammy Awards. Despite her decade-long journey and six albums under her belt, Carpenter’s breakout moment came with her hit single Espresso and her album Short n’ Sweet, which propelled her into the limelight in 2024.
While the title “new artist” may seem unusual for someone with so much experience, Carpenter embraces it as a symbol of her steady growth in the music industry. She believes her success is the result of years of hard work, staying true to her artistic vision, and believing in herself from a young age. As she shared with People, it’s been all about the “small baby steps” that ultimately led her to this moment.
The Recording Academy’s CEO, Harvey Mason Jr., explained that the Best New Artist category doesn’t necessarily go to someone with just one album under their belt—it’s about artists who have reached a point of national prominence and are doing incredible work, which Carpenter certainly has.
In addition to Best New Artist, Carpenter has also earned nominations for Album of the Year, Record of the Year, and Song of the Year. These nominations mark significant milestones in her career and are part of the ongoing journey she has been on since childhood, making her Grammy recognition all the more meaningful. Carpenter expressed her gratitude, calling the recognition “such an honor.”