History of Meghan Trainor in Timeline
Meghan Trainor is an American singer-songwriter and television personality who gained widespread recognition after signing with Epic Records in 2014. Her debut single, "All About That Bass," topped the Billboard Hot 100 and achieved significant commercial success, selling 11 million copies globally. Throughout her career with Epic Records, Trainor has released six studio albums and has been honored with awards like a Grammy Award, ASCAP Pop Music Awards, and Billboard Music Awards.
1938: Song Arrangement
In 1938, the song "Heart and Soul" was composed, which Meghan Trainor created her own arrangement of early in her musical development.
1958: Influence of "Lollipop"
Meghan Trainor has stated she wants to write a song in the vein of The Chordettes' "Lollipop" from 1958.
December 22, 1993: Meghan Trainor's birth
Meghan Elizabeth Trainor was born on December 22, 1993, in Nantucket, Massachusetts.
December 25, 2009: Release of 'Meghan Trainor' Album
On December 25, 2009, Meghan Trainor released her debut album 'Meghan Trainor'.
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 musical skills.
2009: Independent Album Release
In 2009, Meghan Trainor independently released her acoustic album, Meghan Trainor.
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 proceeds benefiting the United Service Organizations (USO) and Cape Cod Cares for Our Troops.
2010: Berklee College of Music Summer Program
In 2010, Meghan Trainor attended another summer music education program at Berklee College of Music in Boston to further develop her musical skills.
2010: Release of 'I'll Sing with You' and 'Only 17'
In 2010, Meghan Trainor released two independently produced acoustic albums, 'I'll Sing with You' and 'Only 17'.
2010: New Orleans Songwriter's Festival Grand Prize
In 2010, Meghan Trainor won the Grand Prize at the New Orleans Songwriter's Festival.
2011: 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.
May 2013: Co-writing of '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, leading to a collaborative partnership.
November 2013: Co-writing of 'All About That Bass'
In November 2013, Meghan Trainor and Kevin Kadish co-wrote "All About That Bass", inspired by Trainor's body image struggles.
November 2013: Relocation to Nashville
In November 2013, Meghan Trainor relocated to Nashville to pursue songwriting opportunities.
2013: Songwriting for Other Artists
In 2013, Meghan Trainor began writing and producing songs for other artists, marking a shift towards professional songwriting.
June 30, 2014: Release of "All About That Bass"
On June 30, 2014, Meghan Trainor released "All About That Bass" which went on to reach number one in 58 countries and sell 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 "All About That Bass" Release
In 2014, Meghan Trainor signed with Epic Records and released her debut single "All About That Bass," which reached number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart.
2014: Breakthrough Artist of the Year
In 2014, Meghan Trainor was named the "Breakthrough Artist of the Year" by the Music Business Association.
2014: Rolling Stone calls Trainor "Most Unlikely Pop Star"
In 2014, Rolling Stone described Meghan Trainor as the "Most Unlikely Pop Star".
2014: Did not identify as a feminist
In a 2014 Billboard interview, Meghan Trainor did not identify as a feminist.
2014: Met Daryl Sabara
Meghan Trainor met actor Daryl Sabara in 2014 at a house party in Los Angeles.
January 9, 2015: Release of 'Title' Album
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: Start 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 with Charlie Puth on 'Marvin Gaye'
In February 2015, Meghan Trainor performed a duet with Charlie Puth on his debut single 'Marvin Gaye'.
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 and revealed she would undergo surgery 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 vocal cord surgery and would need a six-week recovery period.
October 2015: "All About That Bass" YouTube Milestone
As of October 2015, "All About That Bass" became 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 album, 'Title,' which included the hit singles "Lips Are Movin" and "Like I'm Gonna Lose You".
January 7, 2016: Announcement of 'Thank You' 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' Single
On March 4, 2016, Meghan Trainor released "No", the first single from her album Thank You.
May 6, 2016: Release of "Thank You" Album
On May 6, 2016, Meghan Trainor's album "Thank You" was released, receiving mixed reviews and debuting at number three on the US Billboard 200.
July 2016: Began relationship with Daryl Sabara
In July 2016, Meghan Trainor began a relationship with Daryl Sabara.
August 2016: Release of "Better" Single
In August 2016, Meghan Trainor released "Better" as the third single from her album Thank You. The music video included a cameo from Beau Bridges.
2016: "Woman Up" as an Example of Inclusive Songs
In 2016, Billboard's Ashley Lee wrote that Meghan Trainor began writing more inclusive songs about body positivity, citing "Woman Up" as an example.
2016: Release of 'Thank You' Album
In 2016, Meghan Trainor released her R&B album, 'Thank You', featuring the single "No", which reached number three on the charts.
2016: Presidential Election Stance
In 2016, Meghan Trainor stated that she had never voted in a United States presidential election and did not intend to do so. She expressed her preference for Hillary Clinton over Donald Trump in the 2016 election.
February 24, 2017: Release of "I'm a Lady"
On February 24, 2017, Meghan Trainor released the single "I'm a Lady" for the film Smurfs: The Lost Village. She also voiced a character in the film.
December 2017: Meghan Trainor Joins "The Four: Battle for Stardom"
In December 2017, Fox announced that Meghan Trainor would be one of the judges on the show The Four: Battle for Stardom, along with 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'.
2017: Support for LGBTQ+ Rights
In 2017, Meghan Trainor publicly supported the legalization of same-sex marriage while denouncing an Australian campaign against it.
January 2018: Wins "Drop the Mic" episode
In January 2018, Meghan Trainor competed against Shania Twain on TBS's show Drop the Mic, and both were declared winners.
March 2018: Release of "No Excuses"
In March 2018, Meghan Trainor released "No Excuses" as the lead single from Treat Myself.
June 20, 2018: Release of "All the Ways"
On June 20, 2018, Meghan Trainor released the song "All the Ways" as a single.
July 20, 2018: Release of "Treat Myself" title track
On July 20, 2018, Meghan Trainor made the title track "Treat Myself" available.
August 31, 2018: Delay of "Treat Myself" Album Release
Originally scheduled for release on August 31, 2018, Meghan Trainor's third major-label studio album, Treat Myself, was delayed.
November 22, 2018: Launches 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: Presents Check to Reach Charity
In 2018, Meghan Trainor presented a £77,200 check to the charity Reach through Global's Make Some Noise charity.
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: Release of "The Love Train" EP
In January 2019, Meghan Trainor released an EP, The Love Train, which was promoted through music videos and includes "All the Ways".
February 2019: "All the Ways" released to hot adult contemporary radio
In February 2019, Meghan Trainor's "All the Ways" was released to hot adult contemporary radio as a single.
September 2019: Joins The Voice UK as a coach
In September 2019, ITV announced Meghan Trainor would join The Voice UK as a coach for the ninth season.
September 27, 2019: Release of "Wave"
On September 27, 2019, Meghan Trainor released "Wave" as the second single from 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: "Treat Myself" Album Release
After delays, Meghan Trainor's album Treat Myself was released on January 31, 2020.
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".
October 7, 2020: Pregnancy Announcement
On October 7, 2020, Meghan Trainor announced she and Daryl Sabara were expecting their first child together.
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 two albums: 'Treat Myself', an electronic dance music-influenced album, and 'A Very Trainor Christmas', a holiday album.
2020: Judge on 'The Voice UK'
In 2020, Meghan Trainor served as a judge on 'The Voice UK'.
2020: Comments on Previous Views on Feminism
In a 2020 interview, Meghan Trainor said she was "just ... stupid and young" and did not identify as a feminist due to her mother's advice.
February 8, 2021: Birth of First Son
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: Premiere of "Workin' on It" Podcast
On September 15, 2021, Workin' on It, a podcast co-hosted by Meghan Trainor and Ryan, premiered.
June 24, 2022: Release of "Bad for Me"
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 a judge
On September 28, 2022, it was announced that Meghan Trainor would serve as a judge on Australian Idol in 2023.
October 21, 2022: Release of "Takin' It Back" Album
On October 21, 2022, Meghan Trainor released her album Takin' It Back.
2022: Support for Planned Parenthood
In 2022, Meghan Trainor joined 150 artists and influencers in signing their support for Planned Parenthood's #BansOffOurBodies campaign in support of Roe v. Wade.
2022: Release of 'Takin' It Back' Album
In 2022, Meghan Trainor released the album 'Takin' It Back', which featured the single "Made You Look".
January 30, 2023: Announcement of Second Pregnancy
On January 30, 2023, Meghan Trainor announced she and Daryl Sabara were expecting their second child together.
April 2023: Controversy Over Homeschooling Comments
In April 2023, Meghan Trainor attracted controversy after making negative remarks about teachers and announcing that she will homeschool her children on her podcast, and she later apologized.
April 2023: Confirms pregnancy with second son
In April 2023, Meghan Trainor confirmed she and Daryl Sabara were pregnant with a boy.
July 1, 2023: Birth of Second Son
On July 1, 2023, Meghan Trainor gave birth to her and Daryl Sabara's second son.
October 2023: Features on Jason Derulo's Song "Hands on Me"
In October 2023, Meghan Trainor featured on Jason Derulo's song "Hands on Me", with Paris Hilton appearing in the music video.
2023: Judge on '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.
June 7, 2024: Release of "Timeless" album
On June 7, 2024, Meghan Trainor's album "Timeless" was released.
June 10, 2024: Release of "Whoops" Music Video
On June 10, 2024, Meghan Trainor released a music video for the song "Whoops".
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: Embarks on "The Timeless Tour"
In September 2024, Meghan Trainor embarked on her first headlining concert tour in over seven years, The Timeless Tour.
2024: Release of 'Timeless' Album
In 2024, Meghan Trainor released the album 'Timeless', continuing her exploration of doo-wop and bubblegum pop genres.
