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Interestingly, artists who emerge through the Disney pipeline, such as Sabrina Carpenter, seem less likely to be labeled as industry plants. This paradox suggests that the term is often wielded more against newcomers who appear suddenly on mainstream radar rather than those with long-established industry roots, albeit through Disney or other traditional pathways.
Historically, Disney stars tend to be in the public eye for years before breaking through, and often their career trajectory is well-documented. With McCrae and others, there's a perception that they "just appeared" overnight, but this ignores the decades of work, training, and industry involvement that preceded their fame.