Sabrina Carpenter’s Man’s Best Friend Scores Six Grammy Nominations, Including Album of the Year

Sabrina Carpenter is still on top, as she has received six Grammy nominations for her album Man’s Best Friend, and its lead single, “Manchild”. The categories include Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Album of the Year. The 2026 ceremony marks Carpenter’s second consecutive year with six nods. A 12-track pop album, Man’s Best Friend, was released on August 29, 2025.

Sabrina Carpenter’s Album Cover Raised Many Eyebrows

Shortly after the album’s release, the cover image sparked significant discussion and controversy. It featured Carpenter in a black minidress and heels, while on her hands and knees, with a man out of frame holding her hair. This was Carpenter’s symbol of self-awareness and personal choice within emotional vulnerability. However, it was misconstrued as promoting misogynistic stereotypes.

Sabrina Carpenter Has the Ability to Combat All Negativity with Success

Despite the backlash, the album still continued to race up the charts. The lead single “Manchild” reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, earning Carpenter her second No. 1 hit. Debuting at number one on the Billboard 200, it remains a top-charting album. Carpenter previously won two Grammy Awards in 2025 for Best Pop Solo Performance (“Espresso”) and Best Pop Vocal Album (“Short n’ Sweet”). With so many hits under her belt, one can’t help but to highly anticipated, what she will invent next.

How to Watch the 2026 Grammys

The 68th Annual GRAMMY Awards will take place on Sunday, February 1, 2026, live from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The ceremony will be broadcast live on the CBS Television Network and streamed live and on demand on Paramount+. The show will begin at 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT. With so many exciting moments to choose from, this year’s ceremony is sure to please. Be sure to check your local listings!