Meghan Trainor is an American singer-songwriter who achieved international fame with her 2014 debut single "All About That Bass." The song topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart and sold over 11 million copies globally. Following her breakthrough, she has released five studio albums under Epic Records and garnered numerous awards, including a Grammy for Best New Artist in 2016.
1938: Trainor's Early Musical Influence
Meghan Trainor's early musical journey included arranging the song 'Heart and Soul', originally released in 1938.
1958: Musical Inspiration from "Lollipop"
In 1958, The Chordettes released "Lollipop," a song that would later inspire Meghan Trainor to incorporate elements of doo-wop into her music.
December 22, 1993: Birth of Meghan Trainor
Meghan Elizabeth Trainor was born on December 22, 1993 in Nantucket, Massachusetts.
December 25, 2009: Release of Debut Album 'Meghan Trainor'
Meghan Trainor released her debut independent album, 'Meghan Trainor', on December 25, 2009.
2009: Berklee College of Music Summer Program
Meghan Trainor attended the Summer Performance Program at Berklee College of Music in 2009.
2009: Release of Debut Album 'Meghan Trainor'
Meghan Trainor released her debut independent album, 'Meghan Trainor', in 2009.
2009: Best Female Artist Award
Meghan Trainor won the Best Female Artist award at the 2009 International Acoustic Music Awards.
April 16, 2010: Release of Charity Single 'Take Care of Our Soldiers'
Meghan Trainor released the song 'Take Care of Our Soldiers' on April 16, 2010, with proceeds donated to the USO and Cape Cod Cares for Our Troops.
2010: Release of Albums 'I'll Sing with You' and 'Only 17'
Meghan Trainor released two more independent albums, 'I'll Sing with You' and 'Only 17', in 2010.
2010: Grand Prize at New Orleans Songwriter's Festival
Meghan Trainor won the Grand Prize at the 2010 New Orleans Songwriter's Festival.
2010: Berklee College of Music Summer Program
Meghan Trainor attended the Summer Performance Program at Berklee College of Music again in 2010.
2011: Tennessee Concerts Song Contest and John Lennon Love Song Songwriting Contest Wins
In 2011, Meghan Trainor won both the Tennessee Concerts Song Contest and the John Lennon Love Song Songwriting Contest.
April 24, 2012: Release of Single 'Who I Wanna Be'
Meghan Trainor released her song 'Who I Wanna Be' for digital download on April 24, 2012.
May 2013: Co-wrote "In the Sun"
In May 2013, Trainor co-wrote the song "In the Sun" which was released as a single by Danish artist Aya Katrine.
June 2013: Met Kevin Kadish
In June 2013, Trainor met producer Kevin Kadish in Nashville and began recording music with him.
November 2013: Wrote "All About That Bass"
Kadish and Trainor co-wrote "All About That Bass" in November 2013; the song was inspired by Trainor's struggles with body image.
November 2013: Relocated to Nashville
Trainor decided to relocate to Nashville in November 2013 to pursue songwriting and producing after traveling to write and produce country and pop music.
2013: Start of Songwriting Career
Meghan Trainor began writing and producing songs for other artists in 2013.
June 30, 2014: Released "All About That Bass"
Trainor released her debut single "All About That Bass" on June 30, 2014, after signing with Epic Records. The song reached number one in 58 countries and sold 11 million units worldwide.
September 9, 2014: Released Debut EP "Title"
Trainor's debut EP "Title" was released on September 9, 2014, peaking at number 15 on the US Billboard 200.
2014: Music Business Association's Breakthrough Artist of the Year
Meghan Trainor was named the "Breakthrough Artist of the Year" by the Music Business Association in 2014.
2014: Trainor Meets Sabara
Meghan Trainor met her future husband Daryl Sabara in 2014.
2014: Initial Stance on Feminism
In 2014, Meghan Trainor stated in an interview with Billboard that she did not identify as a feminist.
2014: Signing with Epic Records
In 2014, Meghan Trainor signed with Epic Records, marking a significant step in her music career.
2014: "All About That Bass" Impact
In 2014, Meghan Trainor released "All About That Bass," a song that promoted body positivity and resonated with audiences worldwide, establishing her as an advocate for self-acceptance.
January 9, 2015: Released Debut Album "Title"
Trainor's major-label debut studio album, also titled "Title", was released on January 9, 2015, debuting at number one on the US Billboard 200.
February 11, 2015: Began "That Bass Tour"
Trainor began her first headlining concert tour, "That Bass Tour", on February 11, 2015.
February 2015: Featured on "Marvin Gaye"
Trainor performed a duet with Charlie Puth on his debut single "Marvin Gaye", which was released in February 2015.
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: Cancelled "MTrain Tour"
Trainor announced the cancellation of the remainder of her "MTrain Tour" on August 11, 2015 due to a vocal cord hemorrhage and the need for surgery.
September 1, 2015: Vocal Cord Surgery
On September 1, 2015, Trainor confirmed she had undergone successful surgery for a vocal cord hemorrhage and would require a six-week recovery period.
October 2015: "All About That Bass" Reaches One Billion Views
By October 2015, Meghan Trainor's "All About That Bass" became the only debut single by any artist to accumulate a billion views on YouTube.
2015: Release of Debut Major-Label Album 'Title'
Meghan Trainor released her major-label debut studio album, 'Title', in 2015.
January 7, 2016: Meghan Trainor Nearly Completes Second Album
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: "No" Released as Lead Single
On March 4, 2016, Meghan Trainor released "No," the first single from her upcoming album Thank You. The R&B song, produced by Ricky Reed, peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100.
May 6, 2016: Thank You Album Release
Meghan Trainor's second major-label studio album, Thank You, was released on May 6, 2016.
July 2016: Trainor and Sabara's Relationship Begins
Meghan Trainor and Daryl Sabara started dating in July 2016.
August 2016: "Better" Released as Third Single
In August 2016, "Better" featuring American rapper Yo Gotti, was released as the third single from the album Thank You.
2016: Release of "Woman Up"
In 2016, Meghan Trainor released the song "Woman Up" on her album Thank You, which explores themes of body positivity and female empowerment.
2016: Grammy Award for Best New Artist
Meghan Trainor won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 2016, a major achievement in her career.
2016: Release of Album 'Thank You'
Meghan Trainor released her second major-label album, 'Thank You', in 2016.
2016: Trainor's Political Stance
In 2016, Meghan Trainor revealed she had never voted and did not plan to, though she preferred Hillary Clinton over Donald Trump.
February 24, 2017: "I'm a Lady" Released for Smurfs: The Lost Village
On February 24, 2017, Meghan Trainor released the single "I'm a Lady", recorded for the film Smurfs: The Lost Village, in which she also voiced a character called Smurfmelody.
December 2017: Trainor Announced as Judge on 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, along with Sean Combs, DJ Khaled and Charlie Walk.
December 22, 2017: Trainor's Engagement
On December 22, 2017, Meghan Trainor and Daryl Sabara got engaged.
2017: Voice Role in 'Smurfs: The Lost Village'
Meghan Trainor had a voice role in the animated film 'Smurfs: The Lost Village' in 2017.
2017: Trainor's Support for Same-Sex Marriage
In 2017, Meghan Trainor publicly advocated for the legalization of same-sex marriage.
January 2018: Trainor Competes on Drop the Mic
Meghan Trainor competed against singer Shania Twain in an episode of TBS's show Drop the Mic, which aired in January 2018; both were declared winners.
March 2018: "No Excuses" Released as Lead Single
The lead single from Meghan Trainor's upcoming album Treat Myself, "No Excuses", was released in March 2018 and peaked at number 46 on the Billboard Hot 100.
June 20, 2018: "All the Ways" Released as Single
On June 20, 2018, "All the Ways" was released as a single from Meghan Trainor's upcoming album Treat Myself.
July 20, 2018: Treat Myself Title Track Released
The title track from Meghan Trainor's upcoming album Treat Myself was made available on July 20, 2018.
August 31, 2018: Treat Myself Album Release Postponed
Meghan Trainor's third major-label studio album, Treat Myself, was scheduled for release on August 31, 2018, but was delayed because Trainor wanted to write and record more songs for it.
November 22, 2018: Trainor Launches Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign
Meghan Trainor launched The Salvation Army's 128th annual Red Kettle Campaign on November 22, 2018, performing at a Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins (then rebranded Washington Football Team; now Commanders) game.
2018: Judge on 'The Four: Battle for Stardom'
Meghan Trainor served as a judge on the television talent show 'The Four: Battle for Stardom' in 2018.
2018: Trainor's Support for Reach Charity
In 2018, Meghan Trainor presented a £77,200 check to the charity Reach on behalf of Global's Make Some Noise.
January 2019: Treat Myself Receives New Release Date
Treat Myself was given a January 2019 release date but was ultimately not released until January 31, 2020.
February 2019: "All the Ways" and The Love Train Released
"All the Ways" was released to hot adult contemporary radio in February 2019 as a single. That month, Trainor also released an EP, The Love Train, which was promoted through music videos and includes "All the Ways".
September 2019: Trainor Announced as Coach on The Voice UK
In September 2019, ITV announced 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: "Wave" Released as Single
Meghan Trainor released "Wave" as the second single from Treat Myself on September 27, 2019.
2019: Voice Role in 'Playmobil: The Movie'
Meghan Trainor had a voice role in the animated film 'Playmobil: The Movie' in 2019.
January 31, 2020: Treat Myself Album Release
Treat Myself was released on January 31, 2020 after multiple delays.
May 2020: Trainor's Fundraising for Feeding America
In May 2020, Meghan Trainor held a Live At-Home concert series which raised over $225,000 for Feeding America.
July 2020: Treat Myself Deluxe Version Released
Meghan Trainor released a deluxe version of the album Treat Myself in July 2020, preceded by the single "Make You Dance" (2020).
October 7, 2020: Trainor's First Pregnancy Announcement
On October 7, 2020, Meghan Trainor announced her first pregnancy on The Today Show with her husband Daryl Sabara.
October 30, 2020: A Very Trainor Christmas Released
Meghan Trainor released a holiday album, A Very Trainor Christmas, on October 30, 2020.
2020: Judge on 'The Voice UK'
Meghan Trainor served as a judge on 'The Voice UK' in 2020.
2020: Explanation of Previous Feminist Views
In 2020, Meghan Trainor clarified her previous stance on feminism, stating that her earlier statement was due to her young age and lack of understanding of the term.
2020: Release of Albums 'Treat Myself' and 'A Very Trainor Christmas'
Meghan Trainor released two albums, 'Treat Myself' and 'A Very Trainor Christmas', in 2020.
February 8, 2021: Birth of Trainor's First Son
Meghan Trainor gave birth to her first son on February 8, 2021.
March 2021: Trainor 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 Trainor and Ryan and distributed by the iHeartPodcast network, premiered.
June 21, 2022: "Bad for Me" Announcement
On June 21, 2022, Meghan Trainor announced "Bad for Me," the lead single from her fifth studio album.
June 24, 2022: "Bad for Me" Release
On June 24, 2022, Meghan Trainor released "Bad for Me," the lead single from her fifth studio album, featuring Teddy Swims.
September 28, 2022: Australian Idol Judge Announcement
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'
Meghan Trainor released her fifth studio album, 'Takin' It Back', on October 21, 2022.
2022: Trainor Supports Planned Parenthood's Campaign
In 2022, Meghan Trainor signed in support of Planned Parenthood's #BansOffOurBodies campaign.
January 30, 2023: Trainor's Second Pregnancy Announcement
Meghan Trainor announced her second pregnancy with Daryl Sabara on January 30, 2023.
April 2023: Trainor Reveals Second Child's Gender
In April 2023, Meghan Trainor revealed on The Kelly Clarkson Show she was expecting another boy.
April 2023: Homeschooling Controversy
In April 2023, Meghan Trainor sparked controversy after making comments about teachers and announcing her decision to homeschool her children on her podcast, for which she later apologized.
July 1, 2023: Birth of Trainor's Second Son
Meghan Trainor gave birth to her second son on July 1, 2023.
2023: Australian Idol Judge
In 2023, Meghan Trainor served as a judge on Australian Idol.
2023: Dear Future Mama Release and Other Collaborations
In 2023, Trainor released her first book, Dear Future Mama, on April 25th. She also released collaborations with Sam Fischer ("Alright" in June), Spencer Sutherland ("Chicken Little" in July), and Mae Stephens ("Mr Right" in August).
2023: Judge on 'Australian Idol'
Meghan Trainor served as a judge on 'Australian Idol' in 2023.
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 upcoming sixth major-label studio album, Timeless (2024).
May 2024: "To the Moon" Video Release
In May 2024, Meghan Trainor released an intergalactic video for the single "To the Moon" from her album, Timeless.
June 7, 2024: Timeless Release
On June 7, 2024, Meghan Trainor is scheduled to release her sixth major-label studio album, Timeless.
September 2024: The Timeless Tour
In September 2024, Meghan Trainor will embark on The Timeless Tour, with Natasha Bedingfield, Paul Russell, Chris Olsen, and Ryan serving as opening acts.