Short n' Sweet

Sabrina Carpenter stepped fully into her own with Short n' Sweet, a six-track pop record released by Island Records on August 23, 2024. The album blends dance-pop rhythms with sharp, conversational lyrics that dissect modern dating and personal growth. Carpenter worked alongside heavy hitters like Jack Antonoff and Julian Bunetta to craft sounds that feel both nostalgic and fresh. She describes this project as her second "big girl" album, following the creative freedom she found on Emails I Can't Send. The title plays on her short stature, the fleeting nature of past relationships, and the record's concise runtime.

Commercial success arrived quickly after singles like "Espresso" and "Please Please Please" dominated global charts, marking Carpenter's first number-one hits in the US and UK. The project topped records in eighteen countries and earned multi-platinum status in ten nations. Critics praised the confident songwriting even if some found the production safe. The album garnered six Grammy nominations, including Album of the Year, and won for Best Pop Vocal Album. A deluxe edition later added a duet with Dolly Parton on "Busy Woman" and a new version of "Please Please Please", while Carpenter launched her first arena tour to support the release. [edit]