5 Things to Know About New Artist Meghan Trainor [VIDEO]
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.
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She's written songs for Rascal Flatts
Meghan penned 'DJ Tonight' and 'I Like the Sound of That' for Rascal's album Rewind.
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She almost gave 'All About That Bass' away.
Meghan wrote her breakout hit with someone else in mind: Rihanna.
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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.
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Songwriting is nothing knew to Meghan.
Trainor's been writing her own music since the tender age of 11.
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Her biggest music influence is Frank Sinatra.
Meghan's flare for the retro is no surprise given Ol' Blue Eyes is her favorite.