Sabrina Carpenter Celebrates Fan Support and collaborative Spirit at Variety’s Hitmakers Event
los Angeles – Sabrina Carpenter expressed deep gratitude too her fans and creative collaborators at Variety’s Hitmakers event, acknowledging the pivotal role both play in her recent success. The singer, currently nominated for six Grammy Awards, highlighted the importance of artistic freedom and the power of audience connection during her remarks.
Carpenter’s speech, delivered while reading from a diary, praised songwriter Amy Allen and others for fostering a supportive environment that encourages her “crazy ideas.” This recognition comes as Carpenter rides a wave of momentum fueled by her latest single, “Manchild,” and the critically acclaimed album that followed. The event underscores the growing importance of Variety’s Hitmakers as a platform recognizing the individuals and partnerships driving contemporary music.
Carpenter expressed her awe at the artistry created “every time we get the privilege to be in a room with things that make noise.” She specifically thanked Island Records for allowing her creative autonomy,noting their willingness to “not try to tell me what a hit is. That’s rare.”
Echoing a sentiment shared by many Hitmaker award recipients, Carpenter emphasized that a song’s success is ultimately resolute by its reception from listeners. “thank you to the fans that make these hits,” she said.”Thank you to the fans that learn the lyrics and sing the songs and make them hits – whatever that means.”
Carpenter is nominated for Album of the Year, Record of the Year, and Song of the Year at the upcoming Grammy awards, alongside nominations for Best Pop Vocal Album, Best Pop Solo Performance, and Best Music Video. She previously won two Grammys in february,for Best pop Solo Performance (“espresso”) and Pop Vocal Album (“Short n’ Sweet”).
Her first arena tour launched in September 2024, with a European leg in March and a continuation as the “man’s Best freind” tour in the fall. ”Manchild” was released in June, preceding the album’s debut in August to strong reviews.
othre honorees at the Variety Hitmakers luncheon included Rosé, Tyler, the Creator, Megan Moroney, BigXThaPlug, Role Model, Addison Rae, Tate McRae, Buddy Guy, Alex Warren, the Marías, HUNTR/X (EJAE, Audrey Nuna and REI AMI), Fuerza Regida, Sounwave, Mustard and Jack Antonoff. Presenters included Laufey, Miles Caton, Benny Blanco, Jimmy Jam, Jake Shane and others.
