Meghan Trainor Shares Next Single "Shimmer" is the Ultimate Bounce Back Hit
April 10, 2026·6 min
Ryan Seacrest welcomes Meghan Trainor to the Kiss FM 102.7 studio for a wide-ranging morning show conversation. Trainor has recently had a baby girl, making her a party of five, and describes her household as 'controlled chaos' with simultaneous outbreaks of pink eye, diarrhea, and strep throat. She filmed a music video while sick and caring for her children, calling it 'the storm' but insisting everything is great. A viral Instagram post of her husband Daryl flossing her teeth while she holds the baby comes up, which Trainor explains as a practical solution to always having her hands full. Seacrest contrasts this with his own preference for personal privacy in relationships, leading to a lighthearted exchange about different approaches to partnership. The conversation shifts to Trainor's new album 'Toy With Me,' set for release on April 24. Trainor confirms the album is almost entirely drawn from real life. A major emotional catalyst was a family member's significant breakup that occurred during her last tour, which she says blew up in her face and became the emotional backbone of the record. She describes writing songs to help that family member move on and find a new level in their life. The next single, 'Shimmer,' is described as a confident, upbeat banger about starting to love yourself from scratch, with the lyric 'I don't sweat, I shimmer.' Trainor also teases a ballad called 'Little One' written for her children, which ends with recordings of her babies saying 'I love you mama.' She explains that the album also grew out of her experience with escalating online hate about her body, which she says has continued for 12 years and began seriously affecting her mental health. This led her to write 'Still Don't Care' and then build the album around themes of self-love and resilience. The lead single 'Getting Girl' is described as heartbreaking but danceable, and Trainor says she wants the entire tour to capture that same feeling — a night to escape, have fun, and dance through pain. She discusses the 'Get In Girl' tour, noting that while she cannot yet afford a live band, the show will feature dancers, strong production, and elaborate outfits. Her five-year-old son wants to come on stage. Tickets are on sale at Ticketmaster.com.
