Pop icon Christina Aguilera praised fellow pop star Sabrina Carpenter for her latest feat: she made it to the TIME 100 Next list. The issue, which came out on October 2, featured a heartfelt note penned by the veteran to mark the occasion. The issue reflected their relationship, Sabrina's path to fame, and their shared beginnings at Disney. She said, in the piece,
"She may claim to be short and sweet, but never underestimate the mighty power behind Sabrina Carpenter’s talent. It’s the reason she has catapulted to her earned spot as one of today’s leading pop artists. She proves great things come in small packages."
Read more on what Christina Aguilera had to say about Sabrina Carpenter
The singer's issue cover is expected to hit the shelves on October 4. It features the Espresso singer in a bright red bodysuit. Her hands are in the air as she poses for the cover, and the mesh heart sitting above her chest complements the sleeveless ensemble. Her golden-blonde tresses are seen dangling over her shoulder against the backdrop of green grass and blue sky.
People magazine reported that Sabrina Carpenter is also expected to perform at the TIME100 Next event in New York City on Wednesday, October 9.
In the issue, Aguilera touches on why she resonates with the "fellow 5-ft" singer, stating:
"I firsthand recognize and respect what it takes to maintain clarity while delivering within the demands of this business. Sabrina handles the task with seemingly effortless ease and charisma while promoting, performing, and handling press with a smile and her signature coy charm."
The Grammy-winning musician also recanted the first time the two met, revealing that she felt like Sabrina was "calm, collected, down to earth, and focused." She also claimed the singer is "ahead of her years" and appreciated her wit and humor. She also admitted she feels "adoration and protectiveness" for the singer, "knowing the journey at hand and ahead."
"But I have all the belief and assurance that, in true Sabrina Carpenter fashion, she will conquer her future goals with grace, a little sweetness, the ability to laugh and enjoy the ride with confidence ... and a playful pun or two."
Sabrina Carpenter has long been a fan of Christina Aguilera. On September 23, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of her debut album, the veteran singer invited her junior to duet with her on her hit track, What a Girl Wants.
Sabrina Carpenter, best known for her works like Taste, Espresso, and Please Please Please, released her latest album, Short n' Sweet, on Friday, August 23. The album soared in success and debuted at the No.1 spot on the Billboard 200. According to People, the success is equivalent to earning the equivalent of 362,000 album units.
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