Global pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter is gearing up for another major milestone with the announcement of her seventh studio album, Man's Best Friend, set to drop on August 29, 2025, via Island Records. This exciting news comes less than a year after the monumental success of her previous album, Short n' Sweet, which was released in August 2024 and quickly cemented her status as a powerhouse in the music industry.
The buzz around Man's Best Friend began last week with the release of its lead single, "Manchild." Co-written by Carpenter alongside her frequent collaborators Jack Antonoff and Amy Allen, the track wasted no time climbing the charts, soaring to number one on both the Spotify US and Spotify Global charts. The accompanying music video has already amassed over 15 million views, captivating fans worldwide with its compelling visuals and Sabrina’s signature style.
Carpenter shared the album's cover art on social media, revealing a striking, somewhat lo-fi photograph of herself in a black dress, positioned on her hands and knees, with a shadowy figure holding a handful of her hair. The evocative image hints at a new artistic direction and has piqued curiosity about the themes and sounds that Man's Best Friend will explore. While the full tracklist remains under wraps, the press release confirms that "Manchild" will be featured as the album's opening song, setting the tone for what promises to be a compelling collection of 12 tracks.
Fans had early inklings of this new project during a February 2025 interview with Vogue, where Carpenter reflected on her creative process: "I start every year, just trying to go away and write. Because I feel like I have a lot to say at the end of a year. I’m just kind of tucked away right now. It’s half writing and half relaxation, if that’s something I can even accomplish." Clearly, those efforts have borne fruit in the form of this highly anticipated album.
Short n' Sweet was a landmark release for Carpenter, not just commercially but critically as well. The album boasted one of the biggest global debuts of 2024, topping charts worldwide and selling an impressive 10 million albums globally. Its singles achieved extraordinary streaming milestones, with "Espresso" hitting 2.2 billion streams, "Please Please Please" reaching 1.4 billion, and "Taste" crossing the 1 billion mark, all earning spots in Spotify’s coveted Billions Club.
Carpenter's success at the 2025 Grammy Awards further solidified her standing in the music world. As a first-time nominee, she garnered six nominations and took home two awards: Best Pop Vocal Album for Short n' Sweet and Best Pop Solo Performance for the hit single "Espresso." She also made a memorable Grammy stage debut, performing a medley of "Espresso" and "Please Please Please," thrilling audiences and critics alike.
Following the Grammy ceremony, Carpenter released a deluxe edition of Short n' Sweet, adding five new tracks, including a standout duet with country music legend Dolly Parton on "Please Please Please" and "Busy Woman," a song she debuted live during her sold-out headlining arena tour. This tour itself was a testament to her soaring popularity, with the initial 33-date North American leg selling out rapidly, followed by a successful European leg that saw additional shows added in four cities due to overwhelming demand.
Internationally, Carpenter shattered records by becoming the first female artist to simultaneously hold the top three spots on the UK Singles Chart with "Taste," "Please Please Please," and "Espresso." She also set a new record for the most weeks at number one in a single year by a female artist on the UK chart, totaling 21 weeks. Her global influence was recognized with the BRITs’ Global Success award, making her the first international artist to receive this honor.
Looking ahead, Carpenter is poised to continue her momentum with a second sold-out North American leg of her Short n' Sweet Tour, kicking off on October 23, 2025, in Pittsburgh. The tour will hit major arenas across New York, Nashville, Toronto, and Los Angeles, including an unprecedented five-night run at Madison Square Garden and six nights at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, where the tour will conclude on November 23, 2025. This second leg follows the massive success of the previous sold-out tours, underscoring Carpenter's enduring appeal and the deep connection she has forged with her audience.
Beyond music, 2025 has been a significant year for Carpenter’s broader artistic presence. She appeared on Saturday Night Live for its 50th anniversary special, performing "Homeward Bound" alongside Paul Simon and taking part in a remake of the beloved "Domingo" sketch. This appearance followed her debut as the musical guest for the season finale in May 2024, showcasing her versatility and charisma on one of television’s most iconic stages. Additionally, she graced the cover of Vogue US for the first time, signaling her status as a cultural influencer beyond the music scene.
With Man's Best Friend on the horizon, Sabrina Carpenter is not just maintaining her trajectory—she’s accelerating it. Fans and industry watchers alike are eager to see how this new chapter unfolds, especially after such a prolific and record-breaking year. As Carpenter herself put it, she’s been "tucked away" writing and reflecting, and the result is shaping up to be another defining moment in her already impressive career.
August 29 cannot come soon enough for those ready to dive into the next evolution of Sabrina Carpenter’s artistry.
