Childhood and Education Journey of Meghan Trainor in Timeline

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Meghan Trainor. From birth to education, explore key events.

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.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

1938: Playing "Heart and Soul"

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

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December 22, 1993: Meghan Trainor's Birth

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

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.

2010: Continued Studies at Berklee College of Music

In 2010, Meghan Trainor continued to develop her musical skills by attending summer music education programs at Berklee College of Music in Boston.

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.

2014: Meeting Daryl Sabara

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

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.

September 1, 2015: Vocal Cord Surgery

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

July 2016: Dating Daryl Sabara

In July 2016, Meghan Trainor began dating actor Daryl Sabara after meeting him in 2014 at a house party in Los Angeles.

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.

December 22, 2017: Engagement to Daryl Sabara

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

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.

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.

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".

February 8, 2021: Birth of First Child

On February 8, 2021, Meghan Trainor gave birth to her first child, a boy.

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.

April 2023: Controversy over Homeschooling Remarks

In April 2023, Meghan Trainor faced controversy after making negative remarks about teachers on her podcast and announcing her decision to homeschool her children. She later issued an apology.