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 significant recognition in 2014 upon signing with Epic Records. Her debut single, "All About That Bass," achieved widespread success, topping the Billboard Hot 100 chart and selling over 11 million copies globally. Throughout her career with Epic Records, she has released six studio albums. Trainor's accomplishments include a Grammy Award, four ASCAP Pop Music Awards, and two Billboard Music Awards, solidifying her impact on the music industry.
December 25, 2009: Release of Debut Album 'Meghan Trainor'
On December 25, 2009, Meghan Trainor released her debut album 'Meghan Trainor', marking an early milestone in her music career.
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, Trainor released the song "Take Care of Our Soldiers". All proceeds from the song benefited 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: Wins at 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 through Carla Wallace and a mutual friend, beginning a collaborative partnership.
November 2013: Co-writing "All About That Bass"
In November 2013, Kevin Kadish and Meghan Trainor co-wrote "All About That Bass", a song 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 from Nantucket to Los Angeles.
2013: Early Songwriting and Producing
From 2013, Meghan Trainor began writing and producing songs for other artists, marking an early stage in her professional music career.
June 30, 2014: Release of "All About That Bass"
On June 30, 2014, Meghan Trainor released "All About That Bass". The song reached number one in 58 countries and sold 11 million units worldwide.
September 9, 2014: Release of 'Title' EP
On September 9, 2014, Meghan Trainor's debut extended play (EP), 'Title', was released, featuring songs composed by Trainor and Kadish.
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". The song reached number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart and sold 11 million copies worldwide, marking a significant turning point in her career.
2014: Feminist Identity Views
In 2014, Meghan Trainor stated in a Billboard interview that she did not identify as a feminist. She later changed her views on feminism.
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: Labeled "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.
February 11, 2015: Beginning of 'That Bass Tour'
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'
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 and said she would undergo surgery to fix a vocal cord hemorrhage.
October 2015: "All About That Bass" Milestone 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'. The album 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: Finishing Second Album
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 album Thank You, produced by Ricky Reed. The R&B song eventually peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100.
May 6, 2016: Release of Thank You
On May 6, 2016, Meghan Trainor's album Thank You was released and debuted at number three on the US Billboard 200. The album received mixed reviews and was later certified platinum in the US.
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, accompanied by a music video featuring a cameo from Beau Bridges.
2016: Release of 'Thank You' Album
In 2016, Meghan Trainor released her follow-up album, the R&B 'Thank You'. The album was led by the single "No", and both the single and album reached number three on their respective charts.
2016: Views on Voting and Presidential Election
In 2016, Meghan Trainor stated that she had never voted in a United States presidential election and did not intend to do so in the future. She also expressed her preference for Hillary Clinton over Donald Trump in the 2016 United States presidential 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, in which she also voiced a character called Smurfmelody.
December 2017: Joining The Four: Battle for Stardom
In December 2017, Fox announced Meghan Trainor as 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'.
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 Appearance
In January 2018, Meghan Trainor competed against Shania Twain in an episode of TBS's show Drop the Mic. Both were declared winners.
March 2018: Release of "No Excuses"
In March 2018, Meghan Trainor released "No Excuses" as the lead single from her upcoming 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 the upcoming album Treat Myself.
July 20, 2018: Release of "Treat Myself"
On July 20, 2018, Meghan Trainor made the title track "Treat Myself" available as a single from her upcoming album.
August 31, 2018: Delay of Treat Myself Release
On August 31, 2018, Meghan Trainor's third major-label studio album, Treat Myself, was scheduled for release but was delayed because she wanted to write and record more songs for it.
November 22, 2018: Launching The Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign
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 Global's Make Some Noise
In 2018, Meghan Trainor presented a £77,200 check to the charity Reach, invited by the British media company 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'.
January 2019: Treat Myself Release Date Announced
In January 2019, Meghan Trainor's album Treat Myself was given a release date, but it was not released until January 31, 2020.
February 2019: Release of "All the Ways" to Radio and The Love Train EP
In February 2019, Meghan Trainor released "All the Ways" to hot adult contemporary radio as a single and released an EP, The Love Train, promoted through music videos and including "All the Ways".
September 2019: Joining The Voice UK
In September 2019, ITV announced that 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.
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
On January 31, 2020, Meghan Trainor released her album Treat Myself, along with its third single "Nice to Meet Ya" featuring Nicki Minaj, to mixed reviews.
July 2020: Release of Deluxe Version of Treat Myself
In July 2020, Meghan Trainor released a deluxe version of the album Treat Myself, preceded by the single "Make You Dance" (2020).
October 30, 2020: Release of A Very Trainor Christmas
On October 30, 2020, Meghan Trainor released a holiday album, A Very Trainor Christmas.
2020: Releases of 'Treat Myself' and 'A Very Trainor Christmas' Albums
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 television talent show 'The Voice UK'.
2020: Trainor reflects on feminist views
In a 2020 interview, Meghan Trainor explained why she did not identify as a feminist earlier in her career, saying she was "just ... stupid and young".
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: Joining Australian Idol as a Judge
On September 28, 2022, Australia's Seven Network 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 released her album Takin' It Back. The album 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'. The album included the single "Made You Look", which reached the top five in the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.
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.
October 2023: Featured on "Hands on Me"
In October 2023, Meghan Trainor featured on Jason Derulo's song "Hands on Me", with Paris Hilton making an appearance in its music video.
2023: Judging 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).
June 7, 2024: Release of Timeless
On June 7, 2024, Meghan Trainor's album Timeless was released, peaking at number 27 on the US Billboard 200, number 12 on the UK Albums Chart, and number 23 on the Australian Albums Chart.
June 10, 2024: Release of "Whoops" Music Video
On June 10, 2024, Meghan Trainor released a music video for the song "Whoops", depicting her dancing in an empty room and destroying furniture with a baseball bat.
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: Embarking on the Timeless Tour
In September 2024, Meghan Trainor embarked on the Timeless Tour, her first headlining concert tour in over seven years, with Natasha Bedingfield, Olsen, Russell, and Ryan serving as special guests.
2024: Release of 'Timeless' Album
In 2024, Meghan Trainor released the doo-wop and bubblegum pop album 'Timeless'.
November 12, 2025: Release of "Still Don't Care"
On November 12, 2025, Meghan Trainor released the song titled, "Still Don't Care" as the lead single for her upcoming seventh studio album, Toy with Me, set for release on April 24, 2026.
2025: Billboard ranking in "Top 100 Women Artists of the 21st Century"
Billboard ranked Meghan Trainor at number 33 on their 2025 "Top 100 Women Artists of the 21st Century" list.
April 24, 2026: Upcoming Release of Toy With Me
On April 24, 2026, Meghan Trainor is set to release her upcoming seventh studio album, Toy with Me.
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