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Meghan Trainor
Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek — Raleigh, NC
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About Meghan Trainor

Meghan Trainor emerged in 2014 with All About That Bass, a retro-leaning pop song that became inescapable. The track's doo-wop production and body-positive messaging hit a specific cultural moment, though it also invited criticism for its occasional condescension toward thinner women. She followed up with a self-titled debut that leaned into that throwback aesthetic, working with producers like Dr. Luke and Ryan Tedder to craft songs about relationships and confidence. Lips Are Moving and Dear Future Husband kept her in the conversation through 2015 and 2016. After that initial run, her output became less consistent, with later albums receiving less attention. She's since pivoted toward reality TV and other ventures while continuing to make music. Trainor's best work captures a specific early-2010s pop formula: infectious hooks, deliberate retro production, and direct lyrics about dating and self-worth.

Her crowds are heavily weighted toward younger fans who grew up with her early hits. Shows tend to lean into the party side of pop, with audiences singing back every word to All About That Bass. Energy is straightforward and buoyant rather than revelatory.

Known for All About That Bass, Lips Are Moving, Dear Future Husband, No Excuses, Title

Meghan Trainor + Raleigh

Meghan Trainor brought her polished pop-R&B sound to Red Hat Amphitheaker in September 2024, playing a 26-song set that spanned her entire catalog. She opened with the introspective 'Mother' and cycled through her signature hits—'All About That Bass,' 'Like I'm Gonna Lose You,' 'Dear Future Husband'—alongside deeper cuts like 'Genetics' and 'Been Like This' that showed range beyond the radio singles. The closer, 'Made You Look,' sent the crowd out on a high note, cementing her ability to command an outdoor venue with accessible, hook-driven pop that doesn't require irony to work.

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Live Music in Raleigh

Raleigh's music scene has grown into a solid mid-sized market for touring pop and R&B acts, with venues like Red Hat Amphitheater serving as the city's main draw for arena-adjacent shows. The market tends toward polished, mainstream pop rather than indie experimentation, making it a natural fit for artists like Trainor whose appeal is straightforward and radio-friendly. The Raleigh-Durham corridor has developed enough critical mass to keep touring artists interested without requiring a major city's overhead.

Raleigh road trip to see Meghan Trainor?

Stay in the Warehouse District downtown—it's the only area worth being in, with converted lofts and actual walkability. Dinner at The Grocery or Second Empire, depending on your mood. Spend the next day at the North Carolina Museum of Art, which has decent permanent collection and rotating shows, then walk the trails on the museum's grounds. If you want to stay within the classic rock headspace, the local record shops on Fayetteville Street have decent used vinyl, though the selection is hit-or-miss. Make the 30-minute drive to Chapel Hill if you have time—better music venues, better energy.

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