Meghan Trainor Announces New Album And 2024 Tour

Meghan Trainor is releasing her sixth studio album, with an accompanying tour featuring a major star from the early aughts.
On Thursday (March 14), the Grammy-winner treated fans to her new collaborative single "Been Like This" with T-Pain while celebrating the ten-year anniversary of her debut hit, "All About That Bass."

Posting on social media, Trainor, 30, expressed her gratitude for her "Megatronz," while sharing more details about her upcoming album Timeless, which she'll be supporting with a massive headlining tour later this year. The Timeless Tour is Trainor's first in seven years since her The Bass Tour in 2014. "This new album and tour are all for them and my beautiful family," she continued in her announcement. Trainor shares sons Riley, 3, and 8-month-old Barry with husband Daryl Sabara.

Timeless is set to drop on June 14th. T-Pain said he spent quite a bit of time trying to make a collaboration with Trainor come to fruition. The 39-year-old singer and rapper said he's worked with Meghan's husband and manager "for MONTHS trying to surprise her for her birthday." The "Made You Look" singer's birthday is December 22. "She’s been a fan of mine for a long time and the feeling is definitely mutual."

The "Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin')" performer continued, "I think we came together in a way that’s a perfect mesh of styles that will get everybody ready for us to work together again real soon. T-Pain and M-Train: the collab you never knew you wanted but needed."

Reacting to the news of Trainor's new music, folks on X (formerly Twitter) were absolutely ruthless. One person wrote: "watch all the songs sound the same." Another person asked: "What is with this continuous flop aesthetic she has?" Another person commented on her choice in album title, "But why? Is any of her music timeless?!" A third said: "She triggers my fight or flight response." Posting her album artwork, one person wrote: "Meghan Trainor has threatened to release new album ‘Timeless’ on June 14th." Another cleverly said, "more like Outdated." One person said about her artistry: "Should’ve been titled ‘Stale’, because there’s been absolutely zero artistic growth or development."

Following the new album's release, Trainor's The Timeless Tour features special guests Natasha Bedingfield, Paul Russell, Chris Olsen, and Ryan Trainor (her younger brother). Kicking off on September 4 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the tour is a month and a half long, concluding in Inglewood, California, on October 19th.

Sept. 04 - Cincinnati, OH - Riverbend Music Center

Sept. 06 - Pittsburgh, PA - Petersen Events Center
Sept. 07 - Philadelphia, PA - TD Pavilion at The Mann
Sept. 10 - Franklin, TN - FirstBank Amphitheater
Sept. 12 - Raleigh, NC - Red Hat Amphitheater
Sept. 13 - Alpharetta, GA - Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
Sept. 15 - Charlotte, NC - PNC Music Pavilion
Sept. 17 - Bristow, VA - Jiffy Lube Live
Sept. 20 - Mansfield, MA - Xfinity Center
Sept. 21 - Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Sun Arena
Sept. 25 - New York, NY - Madison Square Garden
Sept. 27 - Cuyahoga Falls, OH - Blossom Music Center
Sept. 28 - Toronto, ON - Budweiser Stage
Sept. 30 - Sterling Heights, MI - Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill
Oct. 02 - Maryland Heights, MO - Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
Oct. 04 - Noblesville, IN - Ruoff Music Center
Oct. 05 - Rosemont, IL - Allstate Arena
Oct. 08 - Morrison, CO - Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Oct. 10 - Rogers, AR - Walmart AMP
Oct. 12 - Irving, TX - The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
Oct. 13 - The Woodlands, TX - The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman
Oct. 16 - Phoenix, AZ - Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
Oct. 18 - Mountain View, CA - Shoreline Amphitheatre
Oct. 19 - Inglewood, CA - Kia Forum

With the holiday season approaching and people planning to hit the roads to celebrate Thanksgiving with their loved ones, a well-curated music playlist can enhance the journey. However, it's important to choose tunes that won't compromise your safety; some songs that may be really catchy may also be potentially hazardous. The team at Compare the Market Australia are experts in understanding how distracted driving could impact your car insurance policy. And they wanted to do their own research into the matter. The company took into account four factors to determine what songs are the world's most distracting: BPM (beats per minute), energy score, danceability, and loudness. The higher each of these songs possesses, the more dangerous it is to drive to.

General Manager of General Insurance at Compare the Market Australia, Adrian Taylor, stated: “Selecting the right music while driving is more than just a matter of personal taste; it can be an issue of road safety. Being distracted by your favorite song could lead to you driving unsafely, which – as well as increasing the risk of an accident – could also increase your insurance premiums if you end up with tickets or a bad driving history. No matter what songs you listen to, it is important to focus on driving, both for your safety and the safety of others.”

The company analyzed the most popular driving playlist, consisting of over 500 songs on a popular streaming site. Each factor was given a score from 0 to 1, and these were then averaged together and written as a percentage to get the overall distraction score. Compare the Market Australia used an API song analysis tool to sort the music. The songs ranged from current hits to '80s classics by Michael Jackson.

Take a look below at the ten most distracting songs to listen to while driving:

Really, any of Michael Jackson's hits could be considered very distracting to drive along to safely. Maybe it's the Eddie Van Halen guitar solo that puts this one ahead of the others. But "Beat It" kicks off the list at the no.10 spot, with a distraction score of 76.13%.

From arguably Bruno Mars' best album, 2010's Doo-Wops & Hooligans, "The Lazy Song" has a distraction score of 76.26%. Though the song is lyrically an anthem to laziness, the song has a reggae influence, making its danceability extremely high.

Taking it way back, this 2000 cover of the original 1961 tune was a surprise to see on this list. Austrian artist DJ Ötzi's cover version was re-released when it became the unofficial theme song for the 2002 FIFA World Cup. The track has a distraction score of 76.36%.

This 2017 song took over the airwaves when it came out. It has two remixes: one featuring Daddy Yankee, and another with Justin Bieber. The reggaeton and Latin pop song has been widely credited for the renewed popularity of Spanish-language pop music in the mainstream market. "Despacito" has a distraction score of 76.39%.

This 2011 Jessie J hit has a distraction score of 76.46%. "Price Tag" is an upbeat, feel-good track, inflected with reggae bounce and a vintage vibe. The sing-along chorus features powerful vocals from the English singer-songwriter along with the use of slinky guitars.

Meghan Trainor’s 2014 debut single has a high BPM of 134 and high danceability (81). It has a distraction score of 76.59%. With its catchy chorus, it’s perhaps no surprise that drivers could lose focus when this is being played through the speakers.

Coming in at no. 4 is MJ's "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'." The combination of high energy (92) and danceability (85) of Michael Jackson’s song results in a substantial distraction score of 77.11%. Its strong rhythm could make it more likely that drivers might want to move to the music.

"Pump It" by the Black Eyed Peas claims third place. The BPM of 154 is a fast tempo, and a danceability rating of 65 indicates that the song has a strong rhythm, possibly leading to physical movement and contributing to the overall distraction score of 77.80%.

Taking the second spot is Jay-Z’s “Empire State of Mind." With a BPM of 174, this song has an exceptionally high tempo, which may be distracting for some drivers, increasing the risk of accidents. The high energy level (96) may also contribute to distraction, but the relatively lower danceability rating (49) indicates that it might not prompt physical movement, giving it a distraction score of 78.37%.

“Dragostea Din Tei" by O-Zone takes the top spot as the most distracting driving song. This is primarily due to its high BPM (130) and danceability (81), which can make drivers more likely to tap their feet or move along with the music. Also, the exceptionally high energy rating of 97 could even make drivers anxious, which might not be ideal for a calm and focused driving experience. The combination of high BPM, energy and danceability contributes to its high distraction score of 78.76%.