Sabrina Carpenter Crowned Variety’s 2025 Hitmaker of the Year

Sabrina Carpenter received the renowned Hitmaker of the Year award at Variety’s 9th annual Hitmakers celebration, marking an important step in her musical journey. Sabrina Carpenter continues to reign supreme on both charts and in culture through her latest album release. This award marks a significant moment in her career. Sabrina Carpenter has experienced an outstanding year in music that was best illustrated through the release of her seventh album, “Man’s Best Friend”, released at the end of August in 2025. This award recognizes composers, writers, editors, producers, managers, and executives responsible for producing the top 25 songs of 2018. Sabrina Carpenter’s inclusion on this list shows her significant contributions to contemporary pop music.

Sabrina Carpenter’s Debut Album and Chart Success

Sabrina Carpenter has continued her remarkable chart run with “Man’s Best Friend,” her most recent release since 2024, when her album, “Short and Sweet,” won two Grammy awards. This album includes numerous hits that have captured global audiences’ interest, such as “Espresso”, “Please Please Please”, and “Taste”, making Sabrina Carpenter the first solo artist ever to achieve three consecutive top-five hits on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Sabrina Carpenter has not only achieved commercial success. Still, she is also recognized for her charitable work with her foundation, the Sabrina Carpenter Fund – an initiative created in partnership with PLUS1 that contributes significantly to international social impact initiatives. Sabrina’s multifaceted career demonstrates her dedication to using her platform for good beyond entertainment.

Sabrina Carpenter Announces Exciting 2025 Tour and Live Performances

Sabrina Carpenter will perform at Coachella Festival in April 2017 after making her Grand Ole Opry debut on October 7, 2017, in Nashville. Additionally, its North American tour supporting “Man’s Best Friends” begins October 23 in Pittsburgh and includes Austin City Limits Music Festival as well as extended shows of five nights each at Madison Square Garden, NYC, and Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles.

As Sabrina Carpenter concludes the second North American leg of her Short n’ Sweet Tour this autumn, the acclaimed singer invites fans to experience an exclusive Airbnb Original experience: an opportunity for up to 20 eligible participants who qualify to access her “Short N Sweet Television Show”, shot in Los Angeles. Guests who take part will get access to costume fittings, learn tour performance skills on her popular Penthouse stage, and spend an entire day on its cozy TV set; everything produced directly by Sabrina Carpenter herself!

Sabrina Carpenter Has Both Cultural Impact and Industry Recognition

Sabrina Carpenter recently hosted and performed for the first time on “Saturday Night Live” on October 18 – her inaugural hosting experience and second appearance on this cult sketch show. Sabrina donned Carrie Bradshaw from HBO’s S** and the City in a hilarious promo sketch, which showcased both Sabrina’s comedy talents alongside the SNL cast.

Variety executive music editor Jem Aswad was full of praise for Sabrina Carpenter, saying, “More than any other musician in the world, she combines pop with an edge and is in complete control of both her career and art – she is truly an absolute boss!” In previous years, winners of the Variety Hitmakers of the Year award included Charli XCX, SZA, Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish, Harry Styles, Jack Harlow, Elton John & Dua Lipa

Sabrina Carpenter has made history by being honored with Variety’s 2025 Hitmaker of the Year title. Combining artistic talent, visionary thinking, and social consciousness into music that resonates worldwide.

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