History of Meghan Trainor in Timeline

Meghan Trainor is an American singer-songwriter and television personality who gained significant recognition after signing with Epic Records in 2014. Her debut single, "All About That Bass," achieved immense success, topping the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and selling 11 million copies globally. Throughout her career with Epic Records, Trainor has released six studio albums and has been honored with a Grammy Award, four ASCAP Pop Music Awards, and two Billboard Music Awards, solidifying her presence in the music industry.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

1938: Trainor's First Song Arrangement

Meghan Trainor started writing songs and recording them using the digital audio workstation software GarageBand, with her own arrangement of the song "Heart and Soul" (1938).

1958: Inspiration from 'Lollipop'

Meghan Trainor considers doo-wop the "catchiest stuff" and has stated that she wants to write a song in the vein of The Chordettes' "Lollipop", which was released in 1958.

December 22, 1993: Meghan Trainor's Birth

On December 22, 1993, Meghan Elizabeth Trainor was born. She is an American singer-songwriter and television personality.

December 25, 2009: Release of Debut Album 'Meghan Trainor'

On December 25, 2009, Meghan Trainor released her debut album 'Meghan Trainor'.

2009: Berklee College of Music Summer Program

In 2009, Meghan Trainor attended summer music education programs in Boston at Berklee College of Music to further develop her music skills.

2009: Best Female Artist at International Acoustic Music Awards

In 2009, Meghan Trainor was awarded Best Female Artist at the International Acoustic Music Awards.

April 16, 2010: Release of "Take Care of Our Soldiers"

On April 16, 2010, Meghan Trainor released the song "Take Care of Our Soldiers", with all proceeds benefiting the United Service Organizations (USO) and Cape Cod Cares for Our Troops.

2010: Second Year at Berklee College of Music Summer Program

In 2010, Meghan Trainor attended summer music education programs in Boston at Berklee College of Music for a second year to further develop her music skills.

2010: Grand Prize at New Orleans Songwriter's Festival

In 2010, Meghan Trainor won the Grand Prize at the New Orleans Songwriter's Festival.

2011: Wins 2011 Tennessee Concerts Song Contest and John Lennon Love Song Songwriting Contest

In 2011, Meghan Trainor won the Tennessee Concerts Song Contest and the John Lennon Love Song Songwriting Contest.

April 24, 2012: Release of "Who I Wanna Be"

On April 24, 2012, Meghan Trainor released her song "Who I Wanna Be" for digital download.

May 2013: Co-writing "In the Sun"

In May 2013, Meghan Trainor co-wrote the song "In the Sun", which was released as a single by Danish artist Aya Katrine.

June 2013: Meeting Kevin Kadish

In June 2013, Meghan Trainor met producer Kevin Kadish in Nashville and they began recording together that month.

November 2013: Co-writing "All About That Bass"

In November 2013, Meghan Trainor and Kevin Kadish co-wrote "All About That Bass", inspired by Trainor's struggle to accept her appearance.

November 2013: Relocation to Nashville

In November 2013, Meghan Trainor relocated to Nashville to write songs for other artists.

2013: Writing and Producing Songs for Other Artists

From 2013, Meghan Trainor began writing and producing songs for other artists, in addition to recording three independently released acoustic albums.

June 30, 2014: Release of "All About That Bass" and Signing with Epic Records

On June 30, 2014, Meghan Trainor released "All About That Bass" after signing with Epic Records. The song became a global hit.

September 9, 2014: Release of Title EP

On September 9, 2014, Meghan Trainor's debut extended play (EP), Title, was released and it peaked at number 15 on the US Billboard 200.

2014: Meeting Daryl Sabara

In 2014, Meghan Trainor met actor Daryl Sabara at a house party in Los Angeles.

2014: Signing with Epic Records and Releasing "All About That Bass"

In 2014, Meghan Trainor signed with Epic Records and released her debut single "All About That Bass", which reached number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart and sold 11 million copies worldwide.

2014: Named Breakthrough Artist of the Year

In 2014, Meghan Trainor was named the "Breakthrough Artist of the Year" by the Music Business Association.

2014: Trainor's views on feminism

In a 2014 Billboard interview, Meghan Trainor did not identify as a feminist.

2014: Most Unlikely Pop Star

Rolling Stone described Meghan Trainor as 2014's "Most Unlikely Pop Star".

January 9, 2015: Release of Major-Label Debut Album 'Title'

On January 9, 2015, Meghan Trainor's major-label debut studio album 'Title' was released, replacing her EP of the same name on the iTunes Store, and it debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200.

February 11, 2015: That Bass Tour Begins

On February 11, 2015, Meghan Trainor began her first headlining concert tour, That Bass Tour, with Sheppard as the opening act.

February 2015: Duet on "Marvin Gaye" with Charlie Puth

In February 2015, Meghan Trainor performed a duet with Charlie Puth on his debut single "Marvin Gaye".

March 2015: Partnership with FullBeauty Brands

In March 2015, Meghan Trainor partnered with plus-size retailer FullBeauty Brands as a consultant for the creation of clothing for women with varying body types.

August 11, 2015: Cancellation of North American Tour

On August 11, 2015, Meghan Trainor announced the cancellation of the remainder of her North American tour due to a vocal cord hemorrhage and the need for surgery.

September 1, 2015: Successful Vocal Cord Surgery

On September 1, 2015, Meghan Trainor confirmed that she had successfully undergone vocal cord surgery and would need a six-week recovery period.

October 2015: "All About That Bass" Reaches One Billion Views on YouTube

As of October 2015, Meghan Trainor's "All About That Bass" was the only debut single by any artist to accumulate a billion views on YouTube.

2015: Release of 'Title' Album

In 2015, Meghan Trainor released her major-label debut studio album, 'Title', which included the top-10 singles 'Lips Are Movin' and 'Like I'm Gonna Lose You' and debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200.

January 7, 2016: Second album nearing completion

On January 7, 2016, Meghan Trainor told E! Online that she had almost finished working on her second major-label studio album, Thank You.

March 4, 2016: Release of "No"

On March 4, 2016, Meghan Trainor released "No", the first single from her second album Thank You, which was produced by Ricky Reed. The R&B song went on to peak at number three on the Billboard Hot 100.

May 6, 2016: Release of "Thank You"

On May 6, 2016, Meghan Trainor released her album "Thank You". The album received mixed reviews and debuted at number three on the US Billboard 200.

July 2016: Start of relationship with Daryl Sabara

In July 2016, Meghan Trainor began a relationship with Daryl Sabara after meeting him in 2014.

August 2016: Release of "Better" as single

In August 2016, "Better" was released as the third single from Meghan Trainor's album "Thank You". A music video was released which included a cameo from Beau Bridges.

2016: Body positivity in music

In 2016, Meghan Trainor created "more inclusive" songs about body positivity, such as "Me Too" and the Thank You track "Woman Up".

2016: Release of 'Thank You' Album

In 2016, Meghan Trainor released the R&B album 'Thank You', which reached number three on the charts. The album was led by the single "No".

2016: Comments on Voting and Presidential Election

In 2016, Meghan Trainor stated she had never voted in a United States presidential election and expressed her preference for Hillary Clinton over Donald Trump in the 2016 election.

February 24, 2017: Release of "I'm a Lady"

On February 24, 2017, Meghan Trainor released the single "I'm a Lady", which she recorded for the film Smurfs: The Lost Village. She also voiced the character Smurfmelody in the film.

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December 2017: Trainor Joins The Four: Battle for Stardom as Judge

In December 2017, Fox announced that Meghan Trainor would be one of the judges on the show The Four: Battle for Stardom, along with Sean Combs, DJ Khaled and Charlie Walk.

December 22, 2017: Engagement to Daryl Sabara

On December 22, 2017, Meghan Trainor got engaged to Daryl Sabara, marking a significant step in their relationship.

2017: Voice Role in Smurfs: The Lost Village

In 2017, Meghan Trainor had a voice role in the animated film 'Smurfs: The Lost Village'.

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2017: Support for Same-Sex Marriage Legalization

In 2017, Meghan Trainor publicly supported the legalization of same-sex marriage while denouncing an Australian campaign against it.

January 2018: Drop the Mic episode

In January 2018, Meghan Trainor competed against Shania Twain in an episode of TBS's show Drop the Mic. Both were declared winners of the episode.

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March 2018: Release of "No Excuses"

In March 2018, Meghan Trainor released "No Excuses" as the lead single from her third major-label studio album, Treat Myself. The song peaked at number 46 on the Billboard Hot 100.

June 20, 2018: Release of "All the Ways"

On June 20, 2018, Meghan Trainor released the song "All the Ways" as a single from her album, Treat Myself.

July 20, 2018: Release of "Treat Myself"

On July 20, 2018, the title track "Treat Myself" from the album of the same name by Meghan Trainor was made available.

August 31, 2018: Delay of Treat Myself release

Meghan Trainor's third major-label studio album, Treat Myself, which was scheduled for release on August 31, 2018, was delayed because she wanted to write and record more songs for it.

November 22, 2018: Red Kettle Campaign Performance

On November 22, 2018, Meghan Trainor launched The Salvation Army's 128th annual Red Kettle Campaign by performing at a Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins game.

2018: Judge on The Four: Battle for Stardom

In 2018, Meghan Trainor served as a judge on the television talent show 'The Four: Battle for Stardom'.

2018: Presented a check to Reach

In 2018, Meghan Trainor, invited by Global's Make Some Noise, presented a £77,200 check to the charity Reach.

January 2019: Rescheduled Treat Myself Release Date

Meghan Trainor's album Treat Myself was given a January 2019 release date, but was not released until January 31, 2020.

February 2019: Release of "All the Ways" to radio and EP launch

In February 2019, Meghan Trainor released "All the Ways" to hot adult contemporary radio as a single. Also that month, Trainor released an EP, The Love Train, which was promoted through music videos and includes "All the Ways".

September 2019: Joining The Voice UK as coach

In September 2019, ITV announced Meghan Trainor would join will.i.am, Sir Tom Jones, and Olly Murs as a coach for the ninth season of The Voice UK, which premiered in 2020.

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September 27, 2019: Release of Wave

On September 27, 2019, Meghan Trainor released "Wave" as the second single from her album Treat Myself.

2019: Voice Role in Playmobil: The Movie

In 2019, Meghan Trainor had a voice role in the animated film 'Playmobil: The Movie'.

January 31, 2020: Release of Treat Myself

Meghan Trainor's album Treat Myself was officially released on January 31, 2020, along with its third single "Nice to Meet Ya" which features Nicki Minaj.

July 2020: Release of Deluxe Treat Myself version

In July 2020, Meghan Trainor released a deluxe version of the album Treat Myself, which was preceded by the single "Make You Dance".

October 7, 2020: Pregnancy Announcement on The Today Show

On October 7, 2020, Meghan Trainor announced on The Today Show that she and Daryl Sabara were expecting their first child.

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October 30, 2020: Release of A Very Trainor Christmas

On October 30, 2020, Meghan Trainor released a holiday album titled A Very Trainor Christmas.

2020: Releasing 'Treat Myself' and 'A Very Trainor Christmas'

In 2020, Meghan Trainor released the electronic dance music-influenced album 'Treat Myself' and the holiday album 'A Very Trainor Christmas'.

2020: Judge on The Voice UK

In 2020, Meghan Trainor served as a judge on 'The Voice UK'.

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2020: Change in views on feminism

In a 2020 interview, Meghan Trainor said she was "just ... stupid and young", and did not identify as a feminist due to her mother's advice that she should not claim to be something if she did not understand the word, and thought feminists were "those people that hate [her]".

February 8, 2021: Birth of First Son

On February 8, 2021, Meghan Trainor gave birth to her first son with Daryl Sabara.

March 2021: Signing Deal with NBCUniversal

In March 2021, Meghan Trainor signed an overall deal with NBCUniversal, which includes her starring in a comedy series.

September 15, 2021: Premiere of Workin' on It podcast

On September 15, 2021, Workin' on It, a podcast co-hosted by Meghan Trainor and Ryan and distributed by the iHeartPodcast network, premiered.

June 24, 2022: Release of "Bad for Me"

On June 24, 2022, Meghan Trainor released "Bad for Me", which features Teddy Swims, as the lead single from her fifth studio album.

September 28, 2022: Announcement as Judge on Australian Idol

On September 28, 2022, it was announced that Meghan Trainor would serve as a judge on Australian Idol in 2023.

October 21, 2022: Release of Takin' It Back

On October 21, 2022, Meghan Trainor's album Takin' It Back was released. It debuted at number 16 on the US Billboard 200.

2022: Release of 'Takin' It Back' Album

In 2022, Meghan Trainor released the doo-wop and bubblegum pop album 'Takin' It Back', which included the single 'Made You Look'.

2022: Support for Planned Parenthood's #BansOffOurBodies campaign

In 2022, Meghan Trainor was among the 150 artists and influencers to sign their support for Planned Parenthood's #BansOffOurBodies campaign in support of Roe v. Wade.

January 30, 2023: Announcement of Second Pregnancy

On January 30, 2023, Meghan Trainor announced that she and Daryl Sabara were expecting their second child together.

April 2023: Controversy and apology

In April 2023, Meghan Trainor attracted controversy after making negative remarks about teachers and announcing that she will homeschool her children on her podcast, and she later apologized.

April 2023: Confirmation of Second Pregnancy on The Kelly Clarkson Show

In April 2023, Meghan Trainor confirmed on The Kelly Clarkson Show that she was pregnant with a boy.

July 1, 2023: Birth of Second Son

On July 1, 2023, Meghan Trainor gave birth to her second son with Daryl Sabara.

October 2023: Featured on Jason Derulo's song "Hands on Me"

In October 2023, Meghan Trainor was featured on Jason Derulo's song "Hands on Me", with Paris Hilton making an appearance in its music video.

2023: Judge on Australian Idol

In 2023, Meghan Trainor served as a judge on 'Australian Idol'.

March 14, 2024: Release of "Been Like This"

On March 14, 2024, Meghan Trainor and T-Pain released the song "Been Like This" as the lead single from her sixth major-label studio album, Timeless (2024).

April 2024: Contribution to Unfrosted

In April 2024, Meghan Trainor and Jimmy Fallon contributed the song "Sweet Morning Heat" to the Netflix film Unfrosted (2024).

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June 7, 2024: Release of Timeless

On June 7, 2024, Meghan Trainor released her album Timeless, which peaked at number 27 on the US Billboard 200.

June 10, 2024: Music video release

On June 10, 2024, Meghan Trainor's music video for the song "Whoops" was released.

July 2024: Collaborations with Paul Russell and Paris Hilton

In July 2024, Meghan Trainor collaborated with Paul Russell on the song "Slippin'" and with Paris Hilton on the song "Chasin'".

September 2024: The Timeless Tour begins

In September 2024, Meghan Trainor embarked on The Timeless Tour, her first headlining concert tour in over seven years. The tour featured Natasha Bedingfield, Chris Olsen, Paul Russell, and Ryan as special guests.