section_path: Artistry/Influences
section_name: Influences
paragraph_text: Influences
  
  Carpenter named R&B as a genre that often influences her work. She cited Christina Aguilera and Rihanna as her biggest musical influences. Carpenter stated that Aguilera's 2002 song " Beautiful " helped her "showcase and develop own voice", citing Aguilera's vocals as an inspiration. She has also named Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston and Etta James as early musical influences, she cited Beyoncé as her genre-bending influence, and cited Taylor Swift and Lorde as her songwriting influences. She claimed that Swift's live performances and work ethic have inspired her. In an interview with Rolling Stone, Carpenter said Madonna, Britney Spears, Mariah Carey, and Aguilera were some of the artists who introduced her to pop music. In 2018, Carpenter stated that she admired Ariana Grande. Carpenter's music and image have often been compared to Grande's in the media.
  
  Carpenter named R&B as a genre that often influences her work. She cited Christina Aguilera and Rihanna as her biggest musical influences. Carpenter stated that Aguilera's 2002 song " Beautiful " helped her "showcase and develop own voice", citing Aguilera's vocals as an inspiration. She has also named Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston and Etta James as early musical influences, she cited Beyoncé as her genre-bending influence, and cited Taylor Swift and Lorde as her songwriting influences. She claimed that Swift's live performances and work ethic have inspired her. In an interview with Rolling Stone, Carpenter said Madonna, Britney Spears, Mariah Carey, and Aguilera were some of the artists who introduced her to pop music. In 2018, Carpenter stated that she admired Ariana Grande. Carpenter's music and image have often been compared to Grande's in the media.