Sabrina Carpenter has seen a remarkable rise in her career over the past few years, from her appearance on Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour to winning major awards for her viral hits, like the award-winning Espresso, and launching her Short n’ Sweet Tour. From her Disney Channel beginnings to her current international pop stardom, Carpenter has steadily gained fans across the globe.

The rise to fame

Sabrina Carpenter began her career in small TV shows and films, most notably in Disney Channel’s Girl Meets World and Netflix’s Tall Girl. While she released a few musical tracks during those early years, her breakthrough came after switching to Island Records, a major music label owned by Universal Music. After that move, she released the critically acclaimed album emails I can’t send in 2022, followed by her most considerable commercial success, Short n’ Sweet, in 2024.

Several factors fueled her rise: her strong songwriting, a viral aesthetic with savvy use of social media, and increased exposure after performing with Taylor Swift during the Latin American leg of The Eras Tour. Sharing the stage with one of the most popular artists in the world helped boost Carpenter’s visibility and success on a global scale. The artist has since announced her upcoming album, Man’s Best Friend, set for release on August 29, 2025.

The Short n’ Sweet Tour

Sabrina Carpenter is currently on the road with her biggest tour yet, the Short n’ Sweet Tour, which includes 72 shows worldwide and will continue across the UK, Canada, and the United States before ending in November 2025. The arena tour supports her 2024 album Short n’ Sweet, which featured viral hits like Espresso, Please Please Please, and Taste, all of which topped charts and became staples at many concert venues.

The tour began on September 23, 2024, and has drawn huge crowds of enthusiastic fans, highlighting Carpenter’s growing popularity and her ability to combine mainstream pop with a strong presence on digital platforms. Songs like Nonsense, performed with fan-made outro lines, became especially popular thanks to their spread on TikTok, adding a unique and engaging moment to each show.

The new album Man’s Best Friend

Sabrina Carpenter’s upcoming album, Man’s Best Friend, has already received significant attention due to its provocative cover art. The image features Carpenter wearing a collar and leash, posing on her hands and knees. The photo sparked debate online: some critics described it as controversial, while others praised it as a bold commentary on power dynamics in a relationship and gender roles.

The album, already available for preorder through the Universal Music store in various editions, was introduced by the hit single Manchild. The track quickly gained popularity on streaming platforms and added to the anticipation for what’s next.

Following her Grammy wins, including Best Pop Vocal Album (Short n’ Sweet), Best Pop Solo Performance (Espresso), and Best Remixed Recording (Espresso – Mark Ronson x FNZ Working Late Remix), expectations for this new project are at an all-time high. If Man’s Best Friend follows the hints given by its title and imagery, fans can expect to explore themes of relationships, power dynamics, and the complexities of modern femininity. Speculation runs high, but the definitive answers won’t come until the album’s release on August 29. For now, Carpenter says, “Can’t wait for it to be yours”.