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Megan Trainor is an American musician born on December 22, 1993, in Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States. She is famous for her pop and R&B music and has won multiple awards throughout her career. Trainor started her career in 2009 and rose to fame in 2014 with her hit single “All About That Bass.”
Early Life
Megan Trainor was born in Nantucket, Massachusetts, to Kelly Anne and Gary Trainor. She was the youngest of three siblings and grew up in a musical family. Her father was a musician and a church organist, while her mother was a jewelry designer. Trainor started playing piano at the age of seven and later learned to play guitar and trumpet.
Career
In 2009, Megan Trainor wrote and self-released her first album, “Meghan Trainor.” She gained recognition as a songwriter and landed a publishing deal with Big Yellow Dog Music. In 2014, Trainor released her breakthrough single, “All About That Bass,” which reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100. Her debut EP, “Title,” was released in 2014 and reached number 15 on the Billboard 200.
Trainor has released multiple albums, including “Thank You” (2016), “Treat Myself” (2020), and “A Very Trainor Christmas” (2020). She has collaborated with several artists, including Charlie Puth, John Legend, and Nicki Minaj. Trainor’s music has earned her multiple awards, including a Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 2016.
Personal Life
Megan Trainor married her long-time boyfriend, actor Daryl Sabara, in 2018. They welcomed their first child in 2021. Trainor attended the Berklee College of Music in Boston, but dropped out after a year to focus on her music career.
Net Worth
Megan Trainor’s net worth is estimated to be around $8 million in USD. In Naira, her net worth is N3.3 billion. In Canadian dollars, it is CAD 10.2 million, while in Ghana cedi, it is GHS 47.1 million. In Kenya shilling, her net worth is KES 876 million, and in South Africa rand, it is ZAR 121 million. In Uganda shilling, it is UGX 29.4 billion, and in India rupee, it is INR 590 crore.
Discography
| Album | Year |
|---|---|
| Megan Trainor | 2009 |
| Title | 2014 |
| Thank You | 2016 |
| Treat Myself | 2020 |
| A Very Trainor Christmas | 2020 |
Awards and Nominations
Megan Trainor has been nominated for and won several awards, including:
- Grammy Award for Best New Artist (2016)
- Billboard Music Award for Top Hot 100 Song and Top Digital Song (2015) for “All About That Bass”
- ASCAP Pop Music Award for Song of the Year (2015) for “All About That Bass”
- Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Award for Favorite New Artist (2015)
Social Media
Megan Trainor can be contacted on her official social media accounts: