Sabrina Carpenter thanks fans after scoring 7 VMA nominations

Sabrina Carpenter is celebrating a major career milestone after landing seven nominations at the 2026 MTV VMAs.

Sabrina Carpenter is celebrating a major career milestone after landing seven nominations at the 2026 MTV VMAs. She shared her excitement directly with fans on Instagram.

On Wednesday, August 19, the “Espresso” singer reposted an update from a fan account highlighting her nominations. She added a short, heartfelt message expressing genuine gratitude for the recognition.

Carpenter described herself as feeling incredibly fortunate, thanking her fans for the support that helped make the achievement possible. Her post quickly resonated with followers celebrating the milestone alongside her.

Her nominations span several major categories this year. She’s up for Video of the Year for “Tears,” along with a nod for Artist of the Year.

She also earned nominations for Song of the Year and Best Collaboration, both tied to “Bring Your Love,” her joint track with Madonna. Additionally, her song “House Tour” picked up three separate nominations, for Best Pop, Best Direction and Best Editing.

The recognition adds to what’s already been a strong year for the singer, further cementing her position among the industry’s leading pop artists. With nominations spanning visuals, songwriting and collaboration, the spread reflects the range of her recent work.

The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards are scheduled to take place on Sunday, September 27, at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles. The ceremony will air at 7:30 pm ET, giving fans plenty of anticipation ahead of the event.

Carpenter, born in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, first gained widespread recognition for playing Maya Hart on Disney’s “Girl Meets World” before building a major music career. Her catalogue now includes hits like “Please Please Please,” “Taste,” “Manchild” and “Feather,” among several others.

With seven nominations now confirmed, Carpenter heads into VMA season as one of the night’s most closely watched contenders, and fans are already anticipating how she’ll fare across such a wide range of categories.