Carpenter is featured on one of the three covers of Time Magazine, wearing a striking red strapless dress and a flowing veil, highlighting her presence as an artist. In Aguilera's note, she emphasized Carpenter's hard work, stating, "It’s the reason she has catapulted to her earned spot as one of today’s leading pop artists. She proves great things come in small packages." Aguilera reflected on her own early career with Disney, relating to Carpenter's journey as she rose to fame.
Aguilera further noted that she understands the challenges of the industry, expressing admiration for Carpenter's ability to maintain clarity amid its demands. She remarked, "Sabrina handles the task with seemingly effortless ease and charisma while promoting, performing, and handling press with a smile and her signature coy charm." The two recently collaborated on a reimagined version of Aguilera's hit song, "What a Girl Wants."
In addition to her recognition by Time, Carpenter made her mark on the Billboard 200 Chart in August. Her latest success follows the release of her sixth studio album, Short n’ Sweet, which debuted last month and sold nearly 362,000 units. Carpenter announced the album on social media in June, describing it as "quite special" to her and expressing her hope that it would resonate with fans.
Currently, the 24-year-old artist is on tour across the country as part of her Short n’ Sweet tour.