In its ongoing Greatest Pop Stars of 2025 series, Billboard’s podcast recently turned its spotlight on singer‑songwriter Sabrina Carpenter, placing her at number five on the magazine’s ranking of the year’s most influential and successful pop artists. The episode digs into what made Carpenter such a defining presence in 2025 — from chart dominance to cultural reach and audience impact.
Carpenter’s ranking reflects a year that built on her momentum from 2024, when she first broke through to mainstream recognition with acclaimed work and broad fan engagement. The podcast discussion explores her achievements over the year, including how her music performed on the charts and the ways she maintained visibility in pop culture.
Billboard’s Greatest Pop Stars of 2025 list is a broader undertaking that profiles the top performers of the year through both written essays and deep‑dive podcast episodes, offering context on each artist’s year in music. As the list continues to evolve, Carpenter’s early placement in the top five underscores her status as a key figure in today’s pop landscape. Other artists, like Olivia Dean — named Rookie of the Year by the series — further illustrate the diverse voices shaping the sound of 2025.
The podcast serves as both a retrospective on the year’s success stories and a conversation about pop music’s direction, spotlighting the accomplishments and influence of artists like Carpenter in a crowded field of pop talent.
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