Groups of young women may dominate the front rows of Sabrina Carpenter concerts, but up in the nose bleeds or listening on Spotify is the rest of the world, increasingly captivated by the empowering persona crafted by pop’s biggest pint-sized sensation.

The singer, who releases her seventh studio album, “Man’s Best Friend” on Friday, has managed to craft an image with uniquely broad appeal.

Carpenter’s many hits are playful and confident, often sexual and frequently funny, delivered with wit and a knowing wink by the 5-foot, 26-year-old former Disney Channel star.

“This is just fun, and that’s all it has to be,” Carpenter said of her music in an interview with CBS this week.

The “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” escapist joy offered in her songs or in her stage performances, however, sho

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