All You Need To Know; Meghan Trainor
If you asked us what the best gift we’ve ever received was. Our answer would be plain and simple: new music. And it looks like Meghan Trainor might just be filling in for Santa Claus this year, because she’s got a whole load of offerings for us.
The young star recently took to social media to reveal that she’s got a festive album in the works. Titled, ‘A Very Trainor Christmas’, it will make its landing on October 30th, not exactly Christmastime but close enough!
“NOTHING makes me happier than the holidays w my family!” Meghan wrote alongside a 10-second clip of her announcement, “This year has been difficult to say the least, so I’m tryna bring joy the best way I know how…with a Christmas album full of originals & classics!” And so, in light of this fantastic news, we figured we’d reacquaint you with this buzzing star. She’s made quite a name for herself in the pop music world and it’s only right that we fill you in on every itty bitty detail on her! So, without further ado, Meghan Trainor, everyone!
Photo Credits: Meghan Trainor Official Instagram
1. Meghan Trainor began singing in church at the age of six and as her father is also a music teacher, she attributes her talent to having grown up in a musical family.
2. Meghan started writing her own music at the age of eleven. Now, if that doesn’t scream musical prodigy, we don’t know what does.
3. She turned down a full scholarship to the Berklee College of Music while still in her late teens to pursue her dream of songwriting and performing. And boy, look at the way those dreams have unfolded!
4. The star’s raw talent spoke for itself as she scored big with just her debut single. Get this: ‘All About That Bass’ made it to the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and for a newbie, that’s no small feat.
5. Meghan’s fanbase have a name that sounds like a charming transformer, “Megantrons” – it doesn’t get better than that.
6. Meghan has cited artists like Ariana Grande, Jason Mraz, and T-Pain as her primary influences on the “upbeat and happy” nature of her music.
7. Interestingly enough, a lot of the star’s music also arrives with some poignant themes. Trainor’s lyrics frequently refer to body positivity and empowerment.
8. It’s good to know that Meghan’s skills have not gone unnoticed as she’s got two Billboard Music Awards, a People’s Choice Award, and a Grammy Award under her belt!
9. In the lead up to the release of her 2020 album, “Treat Myself”, Meghan confessed to writing enough material for four albums while trying to adapt to new trends in the music industry.
10. More recently, during the start of the global coronavirus pandemic, Trainor donated funds to feed healthcare professionals and pledged money for restaurants in Connecticut to provide 50 lunches to local hospitals daily for five days.
By: Nina Karun
