History of Tate McRae in Timeline
Tate McRae is a Canadian singer-songwriter and dancer known for her viral hit "One Day" and her international hit "You Broke Me First". She gained recognition at 13 as the first Canadian finalist on "So You Think You Can Dance". Signed by RCA Records in 2019, she released her debut EP "All the Things I Never Said" in 2020. Her success led her to be featured on Forbes' 30 Under 30 list in 2021, making her the youngest musician to achieve this.
July 1, 2003: Birth of Tate McRae
Tate Rosner McRae was born on July 1, 2003 in Calgary, Alberta.
2003: Early Life and Family Background
Tate Rosner McRae was born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, in 2003. Her father is Canadian of Scottish descent, and her mother is of German descent.
2011: Creation of YouTube Channel
McRae created her YouTube channel in 2011, initially using it to share dance videos.
2013: Mini Best Female Dancer Award
McRae won the Mini Best Female Dancer award at the 2013 Dance Awards in New York City.
2013: Voice Acting Debut in "Lalaloopsy"
McRae began her career in entertainment as a voice actress in 2013, voicing the character Spot Splatter Splash in the animated series "Lalaloopsy."
2014: Finalist at New York City Dance Alliance's National Gala
McRae was named a finalist at the New York City Dance Alliance's National Gala in 2014.
2015: Youth America Grand Prix and "Rule The World" Music Video
In 2015, McRae earned a two-week scholarship at the Berlin State Ballet after winning silver for her solo and bronze for her duet at the Youth America Grand Prix. That same year, she was featured in the music video for Walk off the Earth's hit single "Rule The World" and won the Best Female Dancer award at the Dance Awards (Junior category).
2015: Conclusion of "Lalaloopsy" Voice Acting Role
McRae's voice acting role in the "Lalaloopsy" franchise concluded in 2015.
April 2016: First Performance on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show"
In April 2016, McRae made her first appearance on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" as part of the DancerPalooza troupe.
June 2016: Performance with Justin Bieber and "So You Think You Can Dance"
McRae performed alongside Justin Bieber during his Purpose World Tour stop in Calgary in June 2016. That same month, she also began competing on the thirteenth season of "So You Think You Can Dance," where she was mentored by Kathryn McCormick.
October 2016: Third Place Finish on "So You Think You Can Dance" and Second Appearance on "Ellen"
In October 2016, McRae finished in third place on "So You Think You Can Dance," becoming the highest-placing Canadian contestant in the show's history. She also made another appearance on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," this time with the Jump Dance Convention troupe.
April 2017: Featured on the Cover of Dance Spirit Magazine
McRae was featured on the cover of Dance Spirit Magazine in April 2017.
May 2017: Performance in Alberta Ballet Company's "Our Canada"
In May 2017, McRae performed in a pas de deux in the Alberta Ballet Company's production of "Our Canada," choreographed by Jean Grand-Maître.
November 2017: Rehearsal with Demi Lovato
McRae's performance to Demi Lovato's song "Tell Me You Love Me" caught Lovato's attention, leading to an invitation for McRae to rehearse with Lovato's dancers for the American Music Awards.
2017: Launch of "Create With Tate" Series
McRae started her "Create With Tate" video series on YouTube in 2017, focusing on sharing original songs written and recorded from her bedroom.
2017: "One Day" Goes Viral
In 2017, at the age of 14, McRae wrote and recorded the song "One Day", which she uploaded as part of her "Create With Tate" YouTube series. The song garnered over 40 million views, marking the beginning of her rise to fame.
April 2018: Choreographing and Dancing for Nothing More's Music Video
McRae choreographed and danced in the music video for the song "Just Say When" by American rock band Nothing More in April 2018.
August 2019: Signing with RCA Records
After garnering attention from 11 record labels, McRae signed with RCA Records in August 2019. The label's support for her continued involvement in dance alongside music influenced her decision.
December 2019: Debut EP Announcement
McRae announced her debut EP, "All the Things I Never Said," in December 2019.
2019: Signing with RCA Records
In August 2019, McRae signed with RCA Records, choosing the label because they supported her desire to maintain both her dance and music careers.
2019: YouTube Artist on the Rise
McRae's success with her "Create With Tate" series led to her being recognized as a YouTube Artist on the Rise.
January 24, 2020: Debut EP Release and Tour Announcement
McRae released her five-track debut EP, "All the Things I Never Said," on January 24, 2020. Alongside the release, she announced her first headlining tour, which would span across Europe and North America.
April 2020: "You Broke Me First" Release
In April 2020, Tate McRae released "You Broke Me First," the lead single from her second EP, "Too Young to Be Sad." The song achieved international success.
June 2020: "Vicious" Release
Tate McRae released "Vicious," featuring rapper Lil Mosey, in June 2020.
August 2020: "Don't Be Sad" Release
In August 2020, Tate McRae released the single "Don't Be Sad."
September 2020: Dork Magazine Cover
Tate McRae was featured on the cover of Dork Magazine in September 2020.
November 2020: 2020 MTV Europe Music Awards Performance
Tate McRae performed "You Broke Me First" at the 2020 MTV Europe Music Awards in November 2020.
December 2020: "r u ok" Release
In December 2020, Tate McRae released "r u ok," the second single from her upcoming EP.
December 2020: Forbes 30 Under 30 Recognition
Tate McRae was featured on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in the music category in December 2020, making her the youngest person included.
2020: Release of Debut EP and First Headlining Tour
On January 24, 2020, McRae released her debut EP, "All the Things I Never Said," which was followed by her first headlining tour across Europe and North America. The tour sold out at every stop.
January 2021: The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Performance
Tate McRae performed "You Broke Me First" on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in January 2021.
March 3, 2021: "Slower" Release
Tate McRae released the single "Slower" on March 3, 2021.
March 2021: Juno Award Nominations
Tate McRae received two Juno Award nominations in March 2021.
March 26, 2021: "Too Young to Be Sad" EP Release
On March 26, 2021, Tate McRae released her second EP, "Too Young to Be Sad."
April 16, 2021: "You" Release
Tate McRae, Regard, and Troye Sivan released the track "You" on April 16, 2021.
May 8, 2021: "Too Young to Be Sad" Global Virtual Show
On May 8, 2021, Tate McRae held a global virtual concert titled "Too Young to Be Sad."
May 2021: iHeartRadio Music Awards Nomination
Tate McRae was nominated for the Social Star Award at the iHeartRadio Music Awards in May 2021.
June 2021: Collaborations and Performances
In June 2021, Tate McRae was featured on Blackbear's song "U love U," performed "Lie to Me" at the 2021 Juno Awards, and released "Working," a collaboration with Khalid.
August 2021: Hunger Magazine Cover
Tate McRae was featured on the cover of Hunger magazine in August 2021.
September 3, 2021: "That Way" Remix Release
McRae released a remix of her song "That Way" featuring Jeremy Zucker on September 3, 2021.
October 2021: Billboard and People Magazine Recognition
Tate McRae was included in Billboard's 21 Under 21 list and People's One to Watch list in October 2021.
November 11, 2021: "Feel Like Shit" Release
Tate McRae released "Feel Like Shit" on November 11, 2021, as the lead single from her debut studio album, "I Used to Think I Could Fly."
November 2021: Numéro Magazine Cover
Tate McRae was featured on the cover of Numéro magazine in November 2021.
2021: Artists to Watch Recognition
Several publications, including Billboard, Pandora, The Independent, NME, Amazon Music, and Uproxx, named Tate McRae an artist to watch in 2021.
2021: Youngest Musician on Forbes 30 Under 30
In 2021, McRae achieved a significant milestone by becoming the youngest musician to be featured on Forbes' prestigious 30 Under 30 list.
2021: Release of "Too Young to Be Sad" EP
In 2021, Tate McRae released her second EP, "Too Young to Be Sad," which became the most streamed female EP on Spotify that year.
January 2022: iHeartRadio Music Award Nominations
Tate McRae received three iHeartRadio Music Award nominations in January 2022.
February 4, 2022: "She's All I Wanna Be" Release
Tate McRae released "She's All I Wanna Be," the second single from her album, on February 4, 2022.
February 2022: Maybelline Partnership
In February 2022, Tate McRae was named a brand ambassador for Maybelline and became the face of their new Vinyl Ink liquid lip color.
March 25, 2022: "Chaotic" Release
Tate McRae released "Chaotic," the third single from her album, on March 25, 2022.
May 13, 2022: "What Would You Do?" Release
Tate McRae released "What Would You Do?" as the fourth single from her album on May 13, 2022.
May 27, 2022: "I Used to Think I Could Fly" Album Release
On May 27, 2022, Tate McRae released her debut studio album, "I Used to Think I Could Fly."
June 3, 2022: "don't come back" Music Video Release on TikTok
Tate McRae released a music video for her single "don't come back" exclusively on TikTok on June 3, 2022.
July 11, 2022: "don't come back" Music Video Release on YouTube
Tate McRae released the vertical version of the "don't come back" music video on YouTube on July 11, 2022.
September 2022: "uh oh" Release
Tate McRae released the single "uh oh" in September 2022.
November 2022: "10:35" Collaboration with Tiësto
Tate McRae was featured on Tiësto's song "10:35" in November 2022, a promotional single for the opening of the Atlantis The Royal resort in Dubai.
2022: Debut Studio Album Release
Tate McRae released her debut studio album, "I Used to Think I Could Fly," in 2022. The album was well-received critically and achieved commercial success, reaching number 13 on the US Billboard 200 and the top ten in several other countries.
2022: "Too Young to Be Sad" EP Recognition
Tate McRae's EP "Too Young to Be Sad" surpassed 1 billion Spotify streams in 2021, making it the platform's most streamed EP by a female artist that year. The EP also received nominations for Album of the Year and Pop Album of the Year at the 2022 Juno Awards.
2022: Graduation from Western Canada High School
McRae graduated from Western Canada High School online in 2022.
March 2023: MCM Worldwide Campaign
Tate McRae partnered with MCM Worldwide for their Spring/Summer 2023 campaign in March 2023, performing "uh oh" and "She's All I Wanna Be."
September 15, 2023: "Greedy" Release
On September 15, 2023, Tate McRae released "Greedy" as the lead single for her upcoming second studio album, "Think Later."
November 17, 2023: "Exes" Release
On November 17, 2023, Tate McRae released "Exes," the second single from her album "Think Later." The song achieved significant chart success, reaching the top 10 in Canada and the Netherlands.
November 18, 2023: Saturday Night Live Performance
Tate McRae made her Saturday Night Live debut on November 18, 2023, performing her hit song "Greedy" and a then-unreleased track titled "Grave."
November 19, 2023: Billboard Music Awards Debut
On November 19, 2023, Tate McRae performed "Greedy" at the Billboard Music Awards, marking her first appearance at an American award show.
December 8, 2023: "Think Later" Album Release
Tate McRae's second studio album, "Think Later," was released on December 8, 2023.
December 2023: "All the Things I Never Said" EP Surpasses 729 Million Streams
By December 2023, McRae's debut EP, "All the Things I Never Said," had achieved over 729 million streams on Spotify.
2023: "Greedy" and "Exes" Success and Sophomore Album Release
In 2023, McRae released the singles "Greedy" and "Exes." "Greedy" topped the Canadian Hot 100 charts and reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100, marking her biggest commercial success to date. "Exes" also performed well, peaking at number nine in Canada and 34 in the US. These releases preceded her second studio album, "Think Later," which debuted in the top five in several countries.
February 2024: 2024 NHL All-Star Game Performance
Tate McRae delivered a medley performance at the 2024 NHL All-Star game held in Toronto in February 2024.
March 2024: YouTube Milestone and Career Recognition
By March 2024, Tate McRae's YouTube channel had surpassed 1.5 billion views, and she had accumulated over 8.4 billion streams across all platforms. She has been recognized with various accolades, including being dubbed "the teen dance star turned future pop idol" by i-D and "the new teen queen" by Notion.
March 2024: Brit Awards Debut and iHeartRadio Music Awards Performance
March 2024 marked Tate McRae's debut performance at the Brit Awards, where she performed "Greedy." The following month, she sang a medley of "Greedy" and "Exes" at the iHeartRadio Music Awards.
April 2024: Confirmation of Relationship with The Kid Laroi
In April 2024, Australian rapper and singer The Kid Laroi confirmed his relationship with Tate McRae.