Sabrina Carpenter

Sabrina Annlynn Carpenter (born May 11, 1999) is an American singer and actress. She first gained recognition starring on the Disney Channel series Girl Meets World (2014–2017), and signed with the Disney-owned Hollywood Records. She released her debut single, "Can't Blame a Girl for Trying" in 2014, followed by four studio albums: Eyes Wide Open (2015), Evolution (2016), Singular: Act I (2018), and Singular: Act II (2019); three of her singles—"Alien", "Almost Love", and "Sue Me"—topped the US Dance Club Songs chart. Carpenter named R&B as a genre that often influences her work. She cited Christina Aguilera and Rihanna as her biggest musical influences.Carpenter stated that Aguilera's 2002 song "Beautiful" helped her "showcase and develop [her] own voice",citing Aguilera's vocals as an inspiration.She has also named Aretha Franklin,Whitney Houston and Etta James as early musical influences, and cited Taylor Swift and Lorde as her songwriting influences. She claimed that Swift's live performances and work ethic have inspired her. In an interview with Rolling Stone, Carpenter said Madonna, Britney Spears, Mariah Carey, and Aguilera were some of the artists who introduced her to pop music.