Sabrina Carpenter Takes the Stage with Taylor Swift: Swift’s Sweet, Sweet Mentorship
The Holy Trinity of pop stars.
Taylor Swift traveled to New Orleans, Louisiana, October 25th through the 27th for the last leg of the Eras Tour. On the 26th, Swift brought out rising star, “Taste” singer Sabrina Carpenter for the first section of her acoustic set. Swift and Carpenter performed a mashup of Carpenter’s “Espresso” and “Please Please Please,” with Swift’s “Is It Over Now?”
Swift, a singer defined by her surprises, talent, and connection with fans, is also defined by her loving, lasting mentorship. Swift has been deemed “mother” to “daughters” Carpenter and Gracie Abrams. Both openers for the Eras Tour, the fame of Carpenter and Abrams has skyrocketed since then – both by their own merit, but Swift’s influence is likely a great factor.
Abrams even collaborated with Swift on her new album, The Secret of Us. Swift and Abrams created “us.,” what is likely deemed the “title track.” Swift also brought Abrams on stage during the acoustic set of one of the Eras Tour London shows to perform this duet.
Swift not only works with the people she mentors, she’s also a friend.
"... She's just the most unbelievable performer and the most generous friend … It's not lost on me that her belief in me has really just...done a lot. So, I'm deeply grateful to her, forever," Abrams said in a recent 2024 interview. Swift’s mentorship goes beyond serving as a connection or opportunity – she’s their biggest cheerleader.
Carpenter’s camaraderie with Swift is no different. “She’s one of my best, best friends, and we grab dinner or text and catch up like you would with your best friend,” Carpenter said in a recent interview with Variety. “It’s so cool for me to get a perspective on this whole process from her and the community of artists that I feel I’m close to – to get advice from them on stuff that you can’t just ask the internet.”
Aside from Carpenter and Abrams, Swift has extended her hand to various other young artists in the industry. From Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish, to Beatrice Kristi Ilejay Laus (AKA Beabadoobee), Swift has consistently shown her undying support for rising artists.
“Daughters” Carpenter and Abrams have sold out shows and succeeded beyond their wildest dreams in their careers. Carpenter specifically grew up posting YouTube videos singing along to Swift’s songs.
Now, both her and Abrams are rising quickly to the top with Swift holding their hand as she meets them there. From collaborative duets and surprise performances, to going out to dinner and celebrating birthdays, Swift’s mentorship of Abrams, Carpenter, and other artists goes beyond the stage.
