Growing up, we were shaped by our surroundings, women we admired and anything that had an influence on us as humans and our development. For a lot of young people, Sabrina Carpenter was one of them as they followed her journey, starting as teenagers to now being in their 20s. Her song Can’t Blame A Girl For Trying – released in 2014 – drew a lot of her fans to her early on in her career and made them connect to her instantly. They felt captivated by her music and some would say that there was something bewitching about her that made them fall in love with her artistry.
Being newly 24, Sabrina is very close in age with most of her listeners which makes her songs even more relatable. Her music has been a source of comfort, a safe space for so many and hitting shuffle on her whole discography never gets old. She has a lyric for every emotion you feel and in those moments when everything feels hopeless, you can press play on the songs you need to help you see the light at the end of the tunnel, serving as soundtracks through any chapters of your life’s story. No matter what your taste in music is, you’ll probably be able to find something that resonates with you. And even if you haven’t been through the exact same thing she’s singing about, you can feel the emotions she’s conveying so deeply.
Described by her fans as compassionate, driven, goofy and very down to earth, Sabrina has truly given her all to get to where she is today. She’s a popstar, actress, producer, fashion icon but also one of the kindest people who has always gone out of her way, making sure that her fans feel valued, seen and appreciated. And to them, she is not just an idol but like a big sister or friend, their number one comfort person and one of the few constants in their lives through all kinds of sporadic changes.
But even though Sabrina has been working her hardest over the years, being the first one in the studio and the last one out, people constantly brush off her accomplishments or minimize the work she’s done, because her bookshelves aren’t lined with awards. So what? Awards don’t give music its value, it’s the impact an artist makes on each vulnerable heart they have touched and the lives they helped save. If everyone took a step back and saw the immense amount of drive and passion that fills up every bone in her body, they’d see what her fans see: a woman who has been working tirelessly to make her dreams come true. If that doesn’t make her a true inspiration, what does?
Asking Sabrina’s fans directly, they would love for people to give all of her music a chance, give her credit where credit is due for all of her accomplishments and to realize how talented she is beyond her acting or internet drama the general public judges her on. She brings so much to the genre and it’s time she gets the mainstream recognition and appreciation she deserves. Sabrina has a lot to say and she expresses it through her music, covering so many different topics, inviting you into whatever situation she’s describing while connecting with her listeners on such a deep level.
The lyricism on her newest album emails i can’t send is unmatched and it definitely makes you go through a rollercoaster of emotions. Being able to hear these songs on her current tour has been an experience that has brought so much joy to fans everywhere, but there’s more. As a part of each show, Sabrina has included a segment called “unSABscribe”, picking a fan at each show to share a unique heartbreak story. Watching videos of it on TikTok, seeing her reactions and hearing the crowd express their feelings about it, you will be trapped scrolling for more. At the end of each story, she asks: How would you say you’re feeling? The options are: pretty sad, angry or horny. It is safe to say that this tour format has been an absolute fan favorite, besides – of course – all the different Nonsense outros matching each city and its vibe.
It is safe to say that Sabrina is a very genuine, extremely talented and dedicated young woman who treats her fans with kindness, not only being an artist they admire, but the one person who makes them feel less alone. She knows how to create an uplifting space that makes you exhale – at least for the time being – no matter how many things you have circling in your head. This is your reminder to unsabscribe from toxic situationships, bad patterns and anything that’s holding you back from being on your way out of the shadows towards the happiness you deserve.
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