Meghan Trainor is an American singer-songwriter known for her catchy pop hits and empowering messages.
Trainor began singing at age six and was encouraged by her family to pursue music from a young age.
Her debut single "All About That Bass" topped the Billboard Hot 100 and sold over 11 million copies worldwide.
Biography
Early Life
Meghan Elizabeth Trainor was born on December 22, 1993, in Nantucket, Massachusetts, to Kelli and Gary Trainor, both jewelers. Growing up in a musically inclined family, she began singing at the age of six in a Methodist church alongside her father, who was a music teacher. Encouraged by her family, Trainor started writing songs and recording them using GarageBand. By age 12, she was performing with a cover band called Island Fusion, showcasing her talents in soca music and her original compositions. After relocating to North Eastham, Massachusetts, she attended Nauset Regional High School, where she further honed her musical skills.
Career
Trainor's career began in earnest when she independently released three albums between the ages of 15 and 17. Her debut album, "Meghan Trainor," was released on December 25, 2009. She gained significant attention after signing with Epic Records in 2014 and releasing her breakout single "All About That Bass," which topped the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart and sold over 11 million copies worldwide. Trainor has since released several successful albums, including "Title," "Thank You," and "Takin’ It Back," and has received numerous accolades, including a Grammy Award for Best New Artist and multiple Billboard Music Awards.
Artistic Development
Trainor's music blends various genres, including pop, R&B, and doo-wop, often drawing inspiration from 1950s music and artists like Aretha Franklin and Elvis Presley. She is known for her catchy melodies and positive messages, particularly regarding body positivity, which has resonated with fans globally. Despite early criticisms of her lyrics, Trainor has embraced her identity as a feminist and continues to advocate for self-acceptance and empowerment through her music and public persona.
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Discography
Toy With Me2026
- 1.Get In Girl3:27
- 2.Still Don’t Care2:46
- 3.Potential2:52
- 4.Chef’s Kiss2:31
- 5.Pink Cadillac2:32
- 6.Angels3:12
- 7.Little One2:11
- 8.Princess2:34
- 9.Rich Man2:27
- 10.Delulu2:31
- 11.Men’s Tears2:35
- 12.Toy With Me2:14
- 13.Hush2:32
- 14.Shimmer2:47
Timeless2024
- 1.To the Moon2:29
- 2.Been Like This2:26
- 3.Crowded Room2:25
- 4.Whoops2:29
- 5.Crushin’2:03
- 6.I Wanna Thank Me2:23
- 7.Love on Hold2:58
- 8.Forget How to Love3:19
- 9.Rollin’2:46
- 10.I Don’t Do Maybe2:30
- 11.I Get It3:06
- 12.Sleepin’ on Me3:02
- 13.Hate It Here2:46
- 14.Bestie3:11
- 15.Doin’ It All for You3:21
- 16.Timeless3:14
Takin’ It Back2022
- 1.Sensitive2:58
- 2.Made You Look2:14
- 3.Takin’ It Back2:21
- 4.Don’t I Make It Look Easy2:35
- 5.Shook2:23
- 6.Bad for Me3:33
- 7.Superwoman2:25
- 8.Rainbow3:21
- 9.Breezy3:04
- 10.Mama Wanna Mambo2:56
- 11.Drama Queen3:08
- 12.While You’re Young2:30
- 13.Lucky3:08
- 14.Dance About It3:16
- 15.Remind Me3:20
- 16.Final Breath2:25
A Very Trainor Christmas2020
- 1.My Kind of Present2:41
- 2.It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas2:08
- 3.I Believe in Santa2:38
- 4.Last Christmas4:04
- 5.Holidays2:45
- 6.Christmas Party2:56
- 7.Winter Wonderland2:18
- 8.White Christmas3:02
- 9.Holly Jolly Christmas1:45
- 10.Christmas Got Me Blue3:33
- 11.Sleigh Ride3:49
- 12.My Only Wish4:02
- 13.The Christmas Song3:36
- 14.Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer2:31
- 15.Naughty List2:37
- 16.Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas3:48
- 17.I’ll Be Home3:40
- 18.Silent Night2:46
TREAT MYSELF2020
- 1.Wave2:57
- 2.Nice to Meet Ya3:17
- 3.Funk3:12
- 4.Babygirl3:20
- 5.Workin’ on It3:01
- 6.Ashes3:18
- 7.Lie to Me2:40
- 8.Here to Stay3:04
- 9.Blink2:47
- 10.Genetics2:58
- 11.Evil Twin3:12
- 12.After You3:26
- 13.Another Opinion3:04
- 14.No Excuses2:33
- 15.Have You Now3:46
Thank You2016
- 1.Watch Me Do2:50
- 2.Me Too3:01
- 3.NO3:34
- 4.Better2:48
- 5.Hopeless Romantic4:05
- 6.I Love Me2:48
- 7.Kindly Calm Me Down3:59
- 8.Woman Up3:29
- 9.Just a Friend to You2:45
- 10.I Won’t Let You Down3:20
- 11.Dance Like Yo Daddy3:03
- 12.Champagne Problems3:42
- 13.Mom3:15
- 14.Friends3:30
- 15.Thank You3:26
Title2015
- 1.The Best Part (interlude)0:25
- 2.All About That Bass3:11
- 3.Dear Future Husband3:04
- 4.Close Your Eyes3:42
- 5.3am3:07
- 6.Like I’m Gonna Lose You3:46
- 7.Bang Dem Sticks3:01
- 8.Walkashame2:59
- 9.Title2:55
- 10.What If I3:20
- 11.Lips Are Movin3:02
- 12.No Good for You3:37
- 13.Mr. Almost3:16
- 14.My Selfish Heart3:47
- 15.Credit2:51
Only 172011
- 1.Window3:31
- 2.Never Ever3:43
- 3.Single3:07
- 4.Something to Believe In3:29
- 5.This Love3:30
- 6.Tumble4:08
- 7.Leave a Kiss3:28
- 8.When Did You Fall?3:30
- 9.Love Me More2:53
- 10.Pick Me Up3:47
- 11.Shoowap Shoowah3:03
- 12.Broken Puzzle3:03
- 13.Cupid3:22
I’ll Sing With You2011
- 1.I’ll Sing With You3:03
- 2.Sweet, Sweetie Pie3:57
- 3.Free to Fly3:31
- 4.Back to My Home3:03
- 5.Love, Love, Love3:36
- 6.Whisper3:39
- 7.Out the Door3:11
- 8.Remember2:37
- 9.Hold on to the Ones You Love3:15
- 10.Why’d You Have to Go?4:36
- 11.Take Care of Our Soldiers3:15
Meghan Trainor2009
- 1.I'll Wake Up for You3:22
- 2.Waterfalls3:51
- 3.Quite the Adventure4:14
- 4.Locked in Love3:08
- 5.Falling2:53
- 6.Don't Fall Tonight4:08
- 7.Don't Let Me Down4:07
- 8.Hey Mr.3:31
- 9.Overdrive3:28
- 10.Learning to Say I Love You2:57
- 11.See You Smile4:39
- 12.One Chance3:02
- 13.No Matter What You Do4:00
- 14.Want Me to Stay3:09
- 15.You Got the Best of Me (Fire Burns)3:11
- 16.Dad2:56
- 17.Simple Love4:04
- 18.Take These Tears3:22
Marvin Gaye2015
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Dear Future Husband2015
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Like I’m Gonna Lose You2015
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Boys Like You2015
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All About That Bass2014
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Lips Are Movin2014
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Who I Wanna Be2012
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Take Care of Our Soldiers2010
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Made You Look (Again)2023
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I'll Be Home + My Kind of Present (Sped + Slowed)2021
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The Love Train2019
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Title 2.02015
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Spotify Sessions2015
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Title2014
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All About That Bass2014
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Gallery
Label
- Record label
- Epic Records
- Record label
- Kemosabe Records
- Record label
- RCA Records
Achievements
- Award
- Grammy Award for Best New Artist
- Award
- Billboard Women in Music
- Award
- Billboard Music Award for Top Hot 100 Song
- Award
- People's Choice Awards
- Award
- Radio Disney Music Award for Best Song That Makes You Smile
Influenced by
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Meghan Elizabeth Trainor
Meghan Elizabeth Trainor is an American singer-songwriter and television personality. She rose to prominence after signing with Epic Records in 2014 and releasing her debut single "All About That Bass", which reached number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart and sold 11 million copies worldwide. Trainor has released seven studio albums with the label and has received various accolades, including a Grammy Award, four ASCAP Pop Music Awards, and two Billboard Music Awards.
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