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Meghan Trainor is candid about achieving pop stardom after the release of her song All About That Bass.
In an interview with CNN, the 28-year-old singer-songwriter revealed that her schedule became overwhelming after the song kicked off in 2014.
“My health couldn’t keep up,” she revealed. “I have bronchitis all the time. I was so sick and didn’t know how to take care of myself.’
Revealing: Meghan Trainor opens up about achieving pop stardom after the release of her song All About That Bass
She was also asked by interviewer Chris Wallace about the controversy surrounding the song. While some praised it, others found it an embarrassment to naturally skinny individuals.
‘I was so naive about what happened’ [with that]she admitted. “I was so sure every door would finally open. I’ve finally worked so hard that now everyone wants to work with me and that would be easy now.’
Despite these initial beliefs, Trainor said she quickly learned that wouldn’t be the case.
Big interview: In an interview with CNN, the 28-year-old singer-songwriter revealed that her schedule became overwhelming after the song took off
Hugely popular: The 28-year-old singer-songwriter revealed in an interview with CNN that her schedule became overwhelming after the song took off
“It was opposite and every door actually closed harder. don’t know [why] to this day… like my dream producers and songwriters that I grew up studying and worshiping were told that no, they won’t write with you.”
All About That Bass was released in 2014 and took the world by storm. It received three Billboard Awards nominations, won two and two Grammy nods.
Trainor also touched on other topics in the interview, including her new album Takin’ It Back, which she has recently been working hard to promote.
Critically acclaimed: All About That Bass was released in 2014 and took the world by storm. It received three Billboard Awards nominations, won two and two Grammy nods
‘Close harder’: ‘It was opposite and each door actually closed harder. don’t know [why] to this day…as my dream producers and songwriters that I grew up studying and adoring were told that no, they won’t write with you”
She performed on the Today Show Friday to plug in the new album that came out that day.
Just before her performance, the mother of one was asked about her son Riley by hosts Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb, triggering an emotional response.
‘I have to sing!’ Meghan said as she nearly started to cry, looking at her adorable child in the audience with her husband Daryl Sabara.
Countering tears: Trainor held back tears as she was overwhelmed with emotions while talking about her son Riley on Today’s show
Dressed in a bright pink bodysuit and with her blonde hair in pigtails, the Grammy winner looked like she was trying her best to switch from mommy mode to pop star diva.
“Everything is much more important,” Meghan told Hoda, 58, when asked how motherhood had changed things.
“Each song means more. I think of him, when he is ten years old he will hear these songs and I want him to be proud.’
Overwhelmed with emotion: Meghan, 28, fought back tears during a Friday performance on the Today show in New York City
Tears on Today: The pop star was blown away as she discussed her one-year-old son Riley with Today host Hoda Kotb, 58, and how he’s influenced her new album Takin’ It Back
The star later revealed on the show that she has lost 60 pounds since the birth of her son.
She spoke about wanting to live a healthy lifestyle so she can stay with her son “forever”.
The hitmaker married Sabara – a former child star best known for playing Juni Cortez in the Spy Kids film series – in 2018 after meeting him at a house party in 2014.
The trigger: The Dear Future Husband singer was suddenly overwhelmed with emotion as the cameras turned to her husband Daryl Sabara, 30, holding their adorable one-year-old son Riley
More emotion: Meghan was clearly moved by the size of the crowd that came to support her. “It’s been so many years and they’re still here,” she said of her devoted fanbase