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Sabrina Carpenter won her first-ever Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Album for “Short n’ Sweet.”.

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During her acceptance speech, she gave thanks to the fans, the academy, and made gave a nod, to a small, but popular Philly-suburb.

“I want to thank my mom for driving me to every voice lesson in Bala Cynwyd,” said Carpenter, who was born in Quakertown, Bucks County and grew up in East Greenville, Montgomery County.

Where did Sabrina Carpenter take voice lessons?

Carpenter took early voice lessons at Cavell Music Studio in Bala Cynwyd, with vocal coach Rita Cavell.

Where is Bala Cynwyd?

Bala Cynwyd — pronounced BAH-lu KIN-wood — is in Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania. Bala Cynwyd sits just across from Philadelphia along City Avenue. It has long been associated with affluent neighborhoods, top-rated schools, and several major radio and TV broadcast stations.

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Sabrina Carpenter also was nominated for record of the year (“Espresso”), album of the year (“Short n’ Sweet”), song of the year (“Please Please Please”) and best new artist. “Espresso” (Mark Ronson x FNZ Working Late Remix) also won best remixed recording.

Carpenter, a Lehigh Valley native, has deep Pennsylvania roots. She made a name for herself as a child actor on Disney Channel, starring in “Girl Meets World,” from 2014 to 2017 as well as other Disney vehicles, and later built her music career with break out hits like “Feather” and “Espresso.” Carpenter started performing in local talent shows and regional theater in Pennsylvania, making her a natural when it was time to take the spotlight.

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Sabrina Carpenter Gives Nod to Bala Cynwyd during Grammys Accpetance Speech  was originally published on rnbphilly.com

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