History of Meghan Trainor in Timeline

Meghan Trainor is an American singer-songwriter and television personality who gained widespread recognition in 2014 after signing with Epic Records. Her debut single, "All About That Bass," achieved international success, topping charts in numerous countries like the US, UK, Canada, and Australia. The song sold over 11 million copies globally, establishing her as a prominent figure in the music industry.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

1938: Original Release of "Heart and Soul"

In 1938, the song "Heart and Soul" was originally released. Meghan Trainor later created her own arrangement of the song.

1958: Reference to "Lollipop"

Meghan Trainor expressed her desire to write a song in the vein of The Chordettes' "Lollipop", released in 1958, citing doo-wop as the "catchiest stuff".

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 titled Meghan Trainor independently.

2009: Berklee College of Music Summer Program

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

2009: Best Female Artist Award

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: Berklee College of Music Summer Program (Continued)

In 2010, Meghan Trainor continued to attend summer music education programs at Berklee College of Music in Boston, reinforcing her commitment to honing her musical abilities.

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

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, marking another step in her early career.

May 2013: Co-writing "In the Sun" for Aya Katrine

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. This meeting led to a productive songwriting partnership.

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

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

November 2013: Relocation to Nashville

In November 2013, Meghan Trainor decided to relocate to Nashville to further her songwriting career after becoming frustrated with commuting to Los Angeles.

June 30, 2014: Release of "All About That Bass"

On June 30, 2014, Meghan Trainor released "All About That Bass." The song achieved significant commercial success.

September 9, 2014: Release of "Title" EP

On September 9, 2014, Meghan Trainor released her debut extended play (EP), Title. The EP demonstrated her potential beyond her initial hit single.

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

In 2014, Meghan Trainor signed with Epic Records and released her debut single "All About That Bass." This marked a significant turning point in her career.

2014: Breakthrough Artist of the Year

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

2014: Did Not Identify as a Feminist

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

2014: Meets Daryl Sabara

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

2014: "Most Unlikely Pop Star"

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

January 9, 2015: Release of "Title" Album

On January 9, 2015, Meghan Trainor's major-label debut studio album Title was released. The album replaced her EP of the same name on the iTunes Store.

February 11, 2015: Start of That Bass Tour

On February 11, 2015, Meghan Trainor began her first headlining concert tour, That Bass Tour, with Australian band 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", contributing to Puth's early success.

March 2015: Partners 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.

September 1, 2015: Successful Vocal Cord Surgery

On September 1, 2015, Meghan Trainor confirmed that she had successfully undergone surgery to fix her vocal cord hemorrhage.

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

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

2015: Release of "Title"

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

January 7, 2016: Announcement of Second Album Completion

On January 7, 2016, Meghan Trainor announced 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 major-label studio album Thank You.

May 6, 2016: Release of "Thank You" Album

On May 6, 2016, Meghan Trainor's album Thank You was released, marking her second major-label studio album.

July 2016: Begins Relationship with Daryl Sabara

In July 2016, Meghan Trainor began a relationship with Daryl Sabara.

August 2016: Release of "Better" as a Single

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

2016: "Woman Up" Release

In 2016, Meghan Trainor released "Woman Up" as part of the album Thank You.

2016: Release of "Thank You"

In 2016, Meghan Trainor released her follow-up album, Thank You. The single "No" led the album, and both reached number three on the respective charts.

2016: Shares Voting Preferences

In 2016, Meghan Trainor said she preferred Hillary Clinton over Donald Trump in the 2016 United States presidential election, while sharing she had never voted.

February 24, 2017: Release of "I'm a Lady" and Voice Role in Smurfs

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

December 2017: Fox Announces Trainor as Judge on "The Four"

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

December 22, 2017: Engagement to Daryl Sabara

On December 22, 2017, Meghan Trainor and Daryl Sabara got engaged.

2017: Voice Role in Smurfs: The Lost Village

In 2017, Meghan Trainor had a voice role in the animated film Smurfs: The Lost Village, expanding her career into voice acting.

2017: Supports Same-Sex Marriage

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

January 2018: Trainor Competes on "Drop the Mic"

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

March 2018: "No Excuses" Release

In March 2018, Meghan Trainor released "No Excuses" as the lead single from her upcoming album, Treat Myself. The song reached number 46 on the Billboard Hot 100.

June 20, 2018: "All the Ways" Release

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

July 20, 2018: Treat Myself Title Track Release

On July 20, 2018, Meghan Trainor made the title track of her album, Treat Myself, available.

August 31, 2018: Treat Myself Album Delayed

August 31, 2018, was the original scheduled release date for Meghan Trainor's album, Treat Myself, but it was delayed because she wanted to write and record more songs.

November 22, 2018: Red Kettle Campaign Launch

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

2018: Charity Work with Make Some Noise

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

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, showcasing her expertise in the music industry.

January 2019: Treat Myself Release Date Announced and Los Angeles Pride Headliner

In January 2019, Treat Myself was given a new release date. She was a headliner, along with Years & Years, for the 2019 Los Angeles Pride festival.

February 2019: "All the Ways" Single and "The Love Train" EP Release

In February 2019, Meghan Trainor released "All the Ways" to hot adult contemporary radio as a single. She also released an EP, The Love Train, that month.

September 2019: Joins The Voice UK as a Coach

In September 2019, ITV announced that Meghan Trainor would join as a coach for the ninth season of The Voice UK.

September 27, 2019: "Wave" Single Release

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, further developing her voice acting career.

January 31, 2020: Treat Myself Album Finally Released

After delays, Meghan Trainor's album Treat Myself was finally released on January 31, 2020.

July 2020: Treat Myself Deluxe Version Released

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

October 7, 2020: Announces Pregnancy

On October 7, 2020, Meghan Trainor announced that she and Daryl Sabara were expecting their first child together.

October 30, 2020: A Very Trainor Christmas Released

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

2020: Release of "Treat Myself" and "A Very Trainor Christmas"

In 2020, Meghan Trainor released her third album, Treat Myself, and the holiday album, A Very Trainor Christmas, expanding her discography.

2020: Judge on The Voice UK

In 2020, Meghan Trainor served as a judge on The Voice UK, expanding her role as a television personality.

2020: Explains Previous Views on Feminism

In a 2020 interview, Meghan Trainor said she was "just ... stupid and young" when she previously did not identify as a feminist.

February 8, 2021: Birth of First Child

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

March 2021: Signs 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: Workin' on It Podcast Premieres

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: "Bad for Me" Release

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

September 28, 2022: Joins Australian Idol as Judge

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

October 21, 2022: Takin' It Back Album Release

On October 21, 2022, Meghan Trainor released her album, Takin' It Back.

2022: Release of "Takin' It Back"

In 2022, Meghan Trainor released her album Takin' It Back, which included the successful single "Made You Look."

2022: Supports Planned Parenthood

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: Announces Second Pregnancy

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

April 2023: Controversy Over Homeschooling Remarks

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

April 2023: Confirms Second Pregnancy with a Boy

In April 2023, Meghan Trainor confirmed on The Kelly Clarkson Show that she was pregnant with her second son.

July 1, 2023: Birth of Second Child

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

October 2023: Featured on Jason Derulo's Song

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, continuing her role in television talent shows.

March 14, 2024: "Been Like This" Release

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).