Singer/songwriter Meghan Trainor is winning over a new legion of fans with her frisky, debut single 'All About That Bass'.  Here are five facts to help you get to know Meghan better.

  • 1

    She's written songs for Rascal Flatts

    Meghan penned 'DJ Tonight' and 'I Like the Sound of That' for Rascal's album Rewind.

  • 2

    She almost gave 'All About That Bass' away.

    Meghan wrote her breakout hit with someone else in mind: Rihanna.

  • 3

    She was signed by the legendary L.A. Reid.

    Trainor met with Reid about a songwriting deal, but when he heard 'All About That Bass' he told her she should sing it, and signed her to an artist development deal at Epic Records.

  • 4

    Songwriting is nothing knew to Meghan.

    Trainor's been writing her own music since the tender age of 11.

  • 5

    Her biggest music influence is Frank Sinatra.

    Meghan's flare for the retro is no surprise given Ol' Blue Eyes is her favorite.

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