Sabrina Carpenter has been churning out tunes for almost a decade, but somehow, she’s still got a shot at snagging the Best New Artist award at the Grammys. Yes, you read that right – Best. New. Artist. It’s like calling a seasoned chef a “rookie cook” because they just made a viral soufflé.
At 25, Sabrina is gearing up to drop her sixth (yes, sixth!) studio album, whimsically titled *Short n’ Sweet*. This little musical nugget is aiming for some Grammy glory in 2025. But here’s the kicker: our veteran songstress might waltz away with the Best New Artist trophy. Wait, what?
Billboard did some detective work and uncovered that Sabrina fits the eligibility requirements, thanks to her smashing success with “Espresso” and “Please Please Please.” These tracks have rocketed to the Top 3 on the Hot 100 chart, proving that caffeine and politeness are a winning combo.
According to the Grammy rulebook (a riveting read, I’m sure), “While there will be no specified maximum number of releases, the Screening Committee will be charged with determining whether the artist had attained a breakthrough or prominence prior to the eligibility year. Such a determination would result in disqualification.” Translation: Sabrina hasn’t been *this* famous before, so she’s in the clear!
Back in February 2021, Sabrina’s song “Skin” managed to wiggle its way up to No. 48 on the Hot 100. Cute, but not exactly groundbreaking. Fast forward to 2024, and she’s finally hitting the big time. It’s like she was training for the musical Olympics and now she’s finally ready to go for gold.
Grammy rules say artists can only submit for Best New Artist three times in their career, and Sabrina’s only tried twice. So, despite having five albums under her belt and another on the way, she’s still considered a newbie in Grammy Land. It’s like calling Leonardo DiCaprio a “fresh face” in Hollywood because he’s only won one Oscar.
Sabrina Carpenter: seasoned pro, but also shiny new toy. Let’s see if she can pull off the ultimate Grammy heist!