Meghan Trainor Cancels Entire Summer Tour

Pop star cites need to focus on new baby and upcoming album release.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 7:52pm

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Pop singer Meghan Trainor has announced the cancellation of her entire 'Get In Girl' summer tour, citing the challenges of balancing the release of a new album, preparing for a nationwide tour, and welcoming a new baby into her growing family of five. Trainor said the demands have been 'more than I can take on right now' and that she needs to 'be home and present' for her family at this time.

Why it matters

Trainor's decision to cancel the tour highlights the difficulties artists can face when trying to manage major career and personal milestones simultaneously. As a high-profile pop star, Trainor's announcement will likely resonate with working parents across the entertainment industry who must make tough choices about prioritizing family or professional commitments.

The details

Trainor had planned to embark on a 30-plus date North American tour this summer in support of her upcoming seventh studio album 'Toy With Me.' The tour was set to visit arenas and amphitheaters across the United States and Canada. However, just a few months after welcoming her new baby Mikey in January, Trainor said the combined demands of a new album release and a nationwide tour were 'more than I can take on right now.'

  • Trainor and husband Daryl Sabara welcomed their new baby Mikey on January 18, 2026.
  • Trainor's seventh studio album 'Toy With Me' is set for release next week.

The players

Meghan Trainor

A 32-year-old pop singer known for hits like 'All About That Bass' who has decided to cancel her entire summer tour to focus on her new baby and upcoming album release.

Daryl Sabara

Trainor's husband, with whom she welcomed a new baby in January 2026.

Icona Pop

The musical duo that was scheduled to open for Trainor on her 'Get In Girl' tour, and has expressed 'love and blessings' to Trainor following the tour's cancellation.

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What they’re saying

“After a lot of reflection and some really tough conversations, I've made the difficult decision to cancel The Get In Girl Tour. Balancing the release of a new album, preparing for a nationwide tour and welcoming our new baby girl to our growing family of five has just been more than I can take on right now. I need to be home and present for reach and all of them at this time.”

— Meghan Trainor, Pop Singer

“We're working on a new plan to come and dance with you ASAP.”

— Icona Pop, Musical Duo

What’s next

Trainor has not provided details on when she may reschedule the canceled tour dates, but has promised to 'be back soon' and that fans can look forward to hearing her new album 'Toy With Me' which she says she is 'so proud of.'

The takeaway

Meghan Trainor's decision to cancel her entire summer tour highlights the challenges that high-profile artists can face when trying to balance major career milestones with significant personal life events. Her announcement will likely resonate with working parents across the entertainment industry who must make difficult choices about prioritizing family or professional commitments.