| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Artist | Tate McRae (Tatum Rosner McRae) |
| Genre | Pop, dance-pop, contemporary R&B, alternative pop |
| Origin | Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Active Since | 2013 as a dancer; 2017 as a recording artist |
| Known For | Dance-driven performances, emotionally direct pop songs and choreography |
| Major Albums | i used to think i could fly, THINK LATER, So Close to What |
| Signature Songs | “you broke me first,” “greedy,” “exes,” “It’s Ok I’m Ok,” “Sports Car,” “Tit for Tat” |
Artist overview
Tate McRae is a Canadian singer, songwriter and dancer whose music career grew from a background in competitive dance. Her pop combines relationship writing with dance production, while choreography remains central. Her breakthrough single “you broke me first” established her as a recording artist, and “greedy” later became her first Billboard Hot 100 top-three hit.
Early life and dance career
Born in Calgary, Alberta, McRae began dancing at a young age and trained in several styles, including ballet, contemporary and hip-hop. In 2016, she became the first Canadian finalist on the U.S. television series So You Think You Can Dance, finishing as the second runner-up.
She also began writing and recording songs as a teenager. Her YouTube series, Create With Tate, featured original music. “One Day” became an early online success.
From bedroom pop to dance-pop
McRae’s early recordings focused on heartbreak, uncertainty and teenage relationships. Her 2022 debut album, i used to think i could fly, kept the intimate songwriting of her early work while broadening its pop production.
Her second album, THINK LATER, moved further toward dance-pop and 2000s-inspired pop. “greedy” became a major international hit and reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100.
So Close to What, released in 2025, became her first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200. It includes “Sports Car,” “It’s Ok I’m Ok” and “Revolving Door.” Its deluxe edition added “Tit for Tat.” Billboard reported that the album debuted with 177,000 equivalent album units.
Biggest songs
“you broke me first” was McRae’s first major international breakthrough and reached No. 17 on the Billboard Hot 100. “greedy” followed with a No. 3 peak and became a defining hit.
“exes” continued her move toward energetic dance-pop, while “It’s Ok I’m Ok” became another top-20 Hot 100 hit. “Sports Car” reached No. 16 on the Hot 100, and “Tit for Tat” later reached the top five.
In 2025, McRae also earned her first Hot 100 No. 1 when “What I Want,” her collaboration with Morgan Wallen, debuted at the top of the chart.
Musical style and performance
McRae’s music often pairs relationship-focused lyrics with bass-heavy pop production, electronic textures and dance rhythms. Her background as a dancer strongly shapes how her songs are presented visually.
Choreography is central to her music videos and live performances. She is known for physically demanding routines that combine commercial pop choreography with contemporary movement. This has become a defining part of her pop identity. Her dance background remains closely connected to how audiences experience her music today.
Albums and projects
- all the things i never said — 2020 EP
- TOO YOUNG TO BE SAD — 2021 EP
- i used to think i could fly — 2022
- THINK LATER — 2023
- So Close to What — 2025
Frequently asked questions
Was Tate McRae a dancer before becoming a singer?
Yes. Competitive dance was an important part of McRae’s childhood and teenage career before she became widely known as a recording artist.
What was Tate McRae’s first No. 1 album?
So Close to What became her first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 in 2025.
Has Tate McRae received a Grammy nomination?
Yes. McRae received her first Grammy nomination for Best Dance Pop Recording for “Just Keep Watching” from F1 The Movie at the 2026 Grammy Awards. She did not win the category.
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