History of Maggie Rogers in Timeline

Maggie Rogers, born Margaret Debay Rogers, is an American singer-songwriter and producer. She gained prominence in 2016 when her song "Alaska" impressed Pharrell Williams during a masterclass. Rogers has released two independent albums, The Echo and Blood Ballet, before transitioning to studio albums with Heard It in a Past Life, Surrender, and Don't Forget Me. Notably, she received a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist in 2020, solidifying her position in the music industry.

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April 25, 1994: Maggie Rogers Born

On April 25, 1994, Margaret Debay Rogers was born in Easton, Maryland.

1998: "Iris" Original Release

In 1998, the Goo Goo Dolls originally released the single "Iris", which Maggie Rogers and Phoebe Bridgers covered in 2020.

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2011: Recordings 2011

Notes from the Archive: Recordings 2011–2016 features recordings starting from 2011.

2012: Release of The Echo

In 2012, Maggie Rogers recorded music for what became her first album, The Echo. She also included her demos as part of her application to the Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music at the New York University Tisch School of the Arts, was accepted there and enrolled in 2012.

2014: Release of Blood Ballet

In 2014, Maggie Rogers released another folk album, Blood Ballet, during her second year at NYU.

May 2016: Graduation from NYU

In May 2016, Maggie Rogers graduated from New York University's Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music with a degree in music engineering and production and English.

2016: Recognition After "Alaska" Performance

In 2016, Maggie Rogers gained widespread recognition after her song "Alaska" was played for Pharrell Williams at a master class at the Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music at NYU.

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2016: Signing with Capitol Records

In 2016, Maggie Rogers signed a recording contract with Capitol Records and established her own imprint, Debay Sounds.

2016: Graduation from Tisch School

Maggie Rogers graduated from Tisch School for the Arts in 2016.

2016: Recordings 2016

Notes from the Archive: Recordings 2011–2016 features recordings until 2016.

February 15, 2017: The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Debut

On February 15, 2017, Maggie Rogers made her debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

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February 17, 2017: Release of Now That the Light Is Fading

On February 17, 2017, Maggie Rogers released her EP, Now That the Light Is Fading.

2017: Internship with Lizzy Goodman

In 2017, Maggie Rogers interned for music journalist Lizzy Goodman, transcribing and editing interviews for Goodman's book, Meet Me in the Bathroom.

November 3, 2018: Saturday Night Live Debut

On November 3, 2018, Maggie Rogers made her Saturday Night Live debut.

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January 18, 2019: Release of Heard It in a Past Life

On January 18, 2019, Maggie Rogers released her major-label debut studio album, Heard It in a Past Life, which debuted at No. 2 on the US Billboard 200.

April 2019: Covered "Tim McGraw" as Spotify Single

In April 2019, Maggie Rogers covered the Taylor Swift song "Tim McGraw" as a Spotify Single.

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July 12, 2019: Today Show Debut

On July 12, 2019, Maggie Rogers made her Today Show debut.

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October 2019: Purchase of Los Angeles Home

In October 2019, Maggie Rogers purchased a 1,034 square-foot home in Los Angeles for $1.29 million.

November 1, 2019: Guest Performance with Dead & Company

On November 1, 2019, Maggie Rogers guested with Dead & Company at Madison Square Garden, performing covers of "Friend of the Devil" and "The Weight".

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November 2019: Grammy Nomination for Best New Artist

In November 2019, Maggie Rogers received a nomination for Best New Artist at the 62nd Grammy Awards.

2019: Release of Heard It in a Past Life

In 2019, Maggie Rogers released her major label debut studio album, Heard It in a Past Life.

November 13, 2020: Collaboration with Phoebe Bridgers on "Iris" Cover

On November 13, 2020, Maggie Rogers collaborated with Phoebe Bridgers on a cover version of the Goo Goo Dolls' 1998 single "Iris".

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December 18, 2020: Release of Notes from the Archive: Recordings 2011–2016

On December 18, 2020, Maggie Rogers released Notes from the Archive: Recordings 2011–2016, a compilation album of songs from the previous ten years.

2020: Endorsement of Sara Gideon

In 2020, Maggie Rogers endorsed Sara Gideon in the 2020 United States Senate election in Maine, after performing at the Democratic National Convention.

2020: Performance at the Democratic National Convention

In 2020, Maggie Rogers performed during the Democratic National Convention, appearing remotely from Scarborough, Maine, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

2020: Grammy Nomination

In 2020, Maggie Rogers was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best New Artist.

2020: Release of "New Song" on Compilation Album

In 2020, Maggie Rogers' song "New Song", with her former band Del Water Gap, was featured on the compilation album Notes from the Archive: Recordings 2011–2016.

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September 2021: Enrollment at Harvard Divinity School

In September 2021, Maggie Rogers started graduate school at Harvard Divinity School to study the spirituality of public gatherings and the ethics of power in pop culture.

May 2022: Graduation from Harvard Divinity School

In May 2022, Maggie Rogers graduated with a master's degree in religion and public life from Harvard Divinity School, writing a thesis which examined cultural consciousness, the spirituality of public gathering and the ethics of pop power. Her 2022 studio album, Surrender, was a component of the thesis.

July 29, 2022: Release of Surrender

On July 29, 2022, Maggie Rogers released her second studio album, Surrender, featuring the singles "That's Where I Am", "Want Want", and "Horses".

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December 2022: Don't Forget Me Album Written

Maggie Rogers co-wrote her third album, Don't Forget Me, over five days in December 2022 and January 2023.

2022: Release of Surrender

In 2022, Maggie Rogers released her second studio album, Surrender.

January 2023: Don't Forget Me Album Written

Maggie Rogers co-wrote her third album, Don't Forget Me, over five days in December 2022 and January 2023.

January 27, 2023: Collaboration on "Dawns" Single

On January 27, 2023, Maggie Rogers collaborated with Zach Bryan on the single "Dawns".

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June 24, 2023: Performance at Glastonbury Festival

On June 24, 2023, Maggie Rogers performed at Glastonbury Festival in Somerset, UK.

August 5, 2023: Performance at Lollapalooza

On August 5, 2023, Maggie Rogers performed at Lollapalooza in Chicago, Illinois.

December 1, 2023: Religion and Public Life Fellow at Harvard Divinity School

From December 1, 2023, Maggie Rogers was a Religion and Public Life Fellow at Harvard Divinity School.

January 24, 2024: Announcement of "Don't Forget Me" Single

On January 24, 2024, Maggie Rogers announced the February 8, 2024, release of "Don't Forget Me" as the first single from her third album.

February 8, 2024: Release of "Don't Forget Me" Single

On February 8, 2024, Maggie Rogers released "Don't Forget Me" as the first single from her third album.

April 12, 2024: Release of Don't Forget Me Album

On April 12, 2024, Maggie Rogers released her third album, Don't Forget Me.

May 31, 2024: Religion and Public Life Fellow at Harvard Divinity School

Until May 31, 2024, Maggie Rogers was a Religion and Public Life Fellow at Harvard Divinity School.

June 16, 2024: Maggie Rogers Day in Maryland

On June 16, 2024, Maryland Governor Wes Moore proclaimed June 16, 2024, as Maggie Rogers Day in the state, citing her work registering voters, championing women's reproductive rights, and fighting for fair concert ticket pricing.

2024: Release of Don't Forget Me

In 2024, Maggie Rogers released her third studio album, Don't Forget Me.

April 24, 2025: Release of "Anthems For a Seventeen Year-Old Girl" Cover

On April 24, 2025, Maggie Rogers and Sylvan Esso released a cover of Broken Social Scene's "Anthems For a Seventeen Year-Old Girl" as the lead single for a cover album.

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May 16, 2025: Commencement Address at Tisch School for the Arts

On May 16, 2025, Maggie Rogers delivered the commencement address to the class of 2025 at Tisch School for the Arts, where she graduated in 2016.

August 29, 2025: Release of Meditation: Reflections Of His Holiness The Dalai Lama

On August 29, 2025, the album Meditation: Reflections Of His Holiness The Dalai Lama, featuring Maggie Rogers on backing vocals for the song "Mind", was released.