Career Timeline of Meghan Trainor: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Meghan Trainor built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

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

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

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: 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.

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.

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.

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: 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

June 7, 2024: Timeless Album Release

On June 7, 2024, Meghan Trainor released the album Timeless.

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.

2024: Release of "Timeless"

In 2024, Meghan Trainor released her album Timeless, marking another addition to her body of work.

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