Tate McRae is one of the artists of the moment. She’s currently in Europe for her Miss Possessive Tour in support of her third album, So Close To What. Last night, Tate performed at the Accor Arena in Paris, France. As tradition dictates, the 21-year-old singer shared a few intimate moments with fans before the show as part of the soundcheck. While interacting with them, she revealed the iconic artists who inspired her to pursue a career in music.
Tate opened up about the major influences that shaped her dream of becoming a pop performer—and her list is filled with fan-favorite names. “Honestly, I was really inspired by Hannah Montana,” she said, referring to the hit Disney Channel series starring Miley Cyrus.
In addition to Miley, Tate also pointed to Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez, and Taylor Swift as key role models. She revealed that watching those superstars made her think, “I need to do pop music.” She also shared that the Disney era was very formative for her.
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Over the last five years, Tate McRae has quickly carved out a space for herself in the pop world with emotionally raw lyrics and infectious melodies. Her breakout hit “You Broke Me First” went viral in 2020 and set the stage for her subsequent work. In 2023, she cemented her status as one of the biggest rising stars in the industry with her sophomore album Think Later, featuring hits like “Greedy” and “Exes.”
This year, she delivered another pop gem with So Close To What, which features several fan-favorite tracks, including the infectious “Sports Car” and “Revolving Door.” The album was a massive success, debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200—her first chart-topping album. Just yesterday, on May 27, she accomplished another major milestone: her collaboration with Morgan Wallen, “What I Want,” debuted atop the Billboard Hot 100, marking her first No. 1 hit on the chart.
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