The 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards marked a career-defining night for Sabrina Carpenter, as the rising pop sensation not only secured her first GRAMMY wins but also delivered an electrifying performance that solidified her place among music’s elite.
Winning Best Pop Vocal Album for Short n’ Sweet and Best Pop Solo Performance for her viral hit Espresso, Carpenter proved that she is no longer just a promising newcomer—she is a full-fledged pop star.
Taking the GRAMMY stage for the first time, Carpenter brought her signature blend of theatricality and charisma to a stunning performance of Espresso and Please Please Please. She began with a playful, jazz-infused rendition of Espresso, donning a sparkling tuxedo-inspired dress while delivering a tongue-in-cheek introduction.
As the music shifted to the original version of the song, she transformed before the audience’s eyes, shedding the tuxedo for a dazzling costume change while incorporating an impressive tap-dancing sequence. From there, she transitioned seamlessly into Please Please Please, leaning into its country-inflected sound before circling back to Espresso for a high-energy, show-stopping finale.
The performance, bathed in a striking blue color palette, paid homage to Old Hollywood glamour while reinforcing Carpenter’s reputation as a natural entertainer. Watch below:
This GRAMMY triumph was the culmination of a breakout year for Carpenter, whose career skyrocketed in 2024. With Espresso, she scored her first Top 10 single on the Billboard Hot 100, and Please Please Please went on to top the chart, marking her first No. 1 hit.
She followed up that success with Taste, which debuted at No. 2, making her only the second artist in history—after The Beatles in 1964—to have their first three Top 5 hits chart simultaneously. Alongside her chart dominance, Carpenter toured with Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, made her Coachella debut, launched her first-ever arena tour, and starred in the Netflix holiday special A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter.
Though Short n’ Sweet is her sixth studio album, its overwhelming success has established Carpenter as one of the defining pop stars of her generation. Her presence in all four of the GRAMMYs’ major categories—Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best New Artist—is a rare achievement, one that only 13 artists have accomplished before her. After a decade in the industry, she has finally ascended to pop royalty.
Her GRAMMY performance and wins were more than just a celebration of her past success—they were a statement that this is only the beginning.
For the full list of winners, visit Grammy.com.
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