Meghan Trainor’s father Gary is in ‘stable condition’ after alleged hit-and-run accident in Southern California
Meghan Trainor’s father Gary has been the victim of an alleged hit-and-run accident.
The pop star’s father is currently in hospital after being struck by a car while crossing a busy street in California’s San Fernando Valley on Friday evening.
Mr. Trainor is currently in stable condition, according to insiders who spoke to TMZ.
Accident: Meghan Trainor’s father Gary is currently in the hospital after getting hit by a car in what appears to be a hit and run incident. The pair were pictured together in 2018
The father of Meghan Trainor is expected to recover from his injuries.
Law enforcement has yet to release information regarding the description or whereabouts of the driver responsible.
Meghan has often vocalized affection for her father, even crediting him for mentoring her on her path to music mega-stardom.
Gary and his wife Kelli run a jewelry story in Meghan’s hometown of Nantucket, Massachusetts, but the 70-year-old used to earn his living as a music teacher.
Recovering: The singer’s father is currently in hospital and expected to recover from the injuries caused by the accident; Gary pictured above at his jewelry store Jewel Of The Isle in Nantucket, Massachusetts
Her mentor: Singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor and her father Gary Trainor performed together in July of 2019 during the Wawa Welcome America July 4th Concert in Philadelphia
His jewelry shop is adorned with framed photos of Meghan attesting to her success.
Gary is a skilled piano player and was featured on two tracks for Meghan’s Only 17 EP, which was released in 2011.
Two songs on the early record’s track list, Cupid and Tumble, were produced by the singer’s father.
Recently, Gary joined his daughter on stage during an episode of The Voice UK, where Meghan currently serves as a judge alongside series regulars will.i.am, Olly Murs, and Tom Jones.
All About That Bass: Meghan became a household name following the success of her 2014 hit single All About That Bass that Gary revealed was inspired by the singer’s insecurities; Meghan Trainor pictured at the Universal Music BRIT Awards after-party on February 18
Back in 2015, Trainor’s father spoke exclusively to the Daily Mail about his daughter’s success and the private heartache the singer endured that later inspired her breakout hit All About That Bass.
‘I don’t think she expected to start a cultural conversation around the world about women’s bodies and how people look. But some parts of the song are obviously about her.’
‘I consider Meghan to be normal size, but when she was younger she was self-conscious about her body. She wouldn’t go to pool parties as she didn’t want to be the only girl in a one piece swimsuit when all the others were in a bikini.’
Talented: The former music teacher considers his daughter to be ‘a very talented songwriter who will go from strength to strength’ as her career progresses; the pair were pictured together at the premiere of Mickey’s 90th Spectacular in 2018
He continued: ‘My wife Keli and I told her she had nothing to be worried about, but she was aware of her size. Most girls are very body conscious and Meghan was no different to others.’
Gary toted that Meghan, who is the former music teacher and wife Kelli’s middle child, ‘could hold her own’ and ‘wasn’t teased much about her size at school,’ due to the fact she ‘had her big brother’ Ryan by her side.
‘To us she was a normal size, but in society people are expected to look a certain way.’
Meghan released All About That Bass in 2014 and the song’s instant success catapulted her into the limelight.
Her big break: Meghan released All About That Bass in 2014 and the song’s instant success catapulted her into the limelight; Trainor was photographed at the Tommy Hilfiger show during LFW on February 16
It also created a public and necessary dialogue regarding Hollywood beauty standards and the pressure felt by women in – and out – of the industry to be ‘perfect.’
The singer would go on to take home the Grammy for Best New Artist, as well as earn nominations in the ceremony’s Record Of The Year and Song Of The Year categories for the song.
‘Meghan is just a very talented songwriter who will go from strength to strength,’ concluded Gary.
Her #1 fan: Singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor and her father Gary Trainor performed together in July of 2019 during the Wawa Welcome America July 4th Concert in Philadelphia