Tate McRae

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Tate McRae: The Pop Sensation Who’s Navigating Fame and Love in NYC!

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Tate McRae opens up about her journey, her new single “Sports Car,” and her love story with The Kid Laroi in this exclusive sneak peek!

Tate McRae is back at it again, and this time she's revving up to release her highly anticipated third album, "So Close To What." The rising pop star recently sat down for an insightful chat, bringing fans inside her evolving world. Having recently made the big leap to New York City, she feels more centered than ever, ready to embrace whatever life—and fame—throws at her. McRae revealed that the city’s energy inspires both her music and personal growth. As she navigates through the ups and downs of her career, Tate is beginning to truly figure herself out, crafting a sound that resonates with her and her audience.

In a candid breakdown of her latest single "Sports Car," Tate dives deep into the meaning behind her lyrics, which explore the complexities of fame and personal identity. Interestingly enough, although the title suggests a soaring ride, fans won't find an actual car in the music video. Instead, McRae cleverly uses the metaphor of a sports car to reflect her fast-paced life and the emotional journey that comes with being in the spotlight. This creative twist showcases her artistry and thoughtful approach to songwriting, proving that the real story often lies behind the shiny surface.

But that’s not all! McRae's dynamic dancing has drawn comparisons to pop icon Britney Spears, and it's clear she’s on a mission to bring dance back into the mainstream pop scene. Known for her electrifying performances, she skillfully combines movement and music, keeping the spirit of pop alive and pumping. During her rise to fame, she has been consistently finding ways to innovate her craft, ensuring that each performance is a unique spectacle.

With her relationship with fellow musician The Kid Laroi blooming alongside her career, McRae is truly revealing her multi-faceted self to the world. Love is an influential theme in her music, and the duo even collaborates professionally, setting the stage for both romance and artistry to intertwine. As McRae continues to explore her own feelings and experiences, audiences can expect a raw and honest reflection in her music that resonates on multiple levels.

Fun fact: Tate’s latest album promises to be a game changer for her career. Plus, did you know that her hit songs have accumulated millions of streams worldwide, solidifying her position as one of pop's most promising stars? Keep an eye out for what she has in store next!

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Tate McRae Feels So Close to Figuring Herself Out (Rolling Stone)

Ahead of her third album 'So Close To What,' the pop star discusses moving to NYC, working with her boyfriend The Kid Laroi, and feeling centered.

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Tate McRae Breaks Down 'Sports Car' (Variety)

Tate McRae breaks down her song 'Sports Car,' its deeper meaning, and why there's no car in the video — plus, how fame has put her on display.

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Tate McRae is bringing dancing back to pop | CBC Music (CBC.ca)

The chart-topping artist's dancing has drawn comparisons to Britney Spears.

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Tate McRae Releases New Single “Sports Car” - The Garnette Report (The Garnette Report)

On January 24, 2025, pop singer and dancer, Tate McRae released the 3rd single of her newest album, So Close To What.

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Tate McRae Feels So Close to Figuring Herself Out (Rolling Stone Australia)

Tate McRae Feels So Close to Figuring Herself Out. Ahead of her third album 'So Close To What,' the pop star discusses moving to NYC, working with her boyfriend The Kid Laroi vinyl-icon , and feeling centered. By Brittany Spanos. Tate McRae. Charlie Denis ...

TikTok & Tate McRae Launch Exclusive In-App Experience and ... (Newsroom | TikTok)

Fans can watch Tate's album release event live on TikTok, buy exclusive merch, and unlock a themed profile frame—all within TikTok's latest in-app ...

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Tate McRae Unveils 'So Close to What' Album: Stream It Now (Billboard)

Tate McRae dropped her highly anticipated third studio album, 'So Close to What.' Stream it here.

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Tate McRae Embraces Moto Inspiration in Courrèges and Rick ... (WWD)

Tate McRae wore a black leather Courrèges jacket and linen Rick Owens pants at a listening party for her new album, 'So Close to What.'

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Tate McRae and The Kid Laroi 'Know Love' in New Single (Vulture)

Tate McRae dropped her third album, So Close to What, includes a song with her boyfriend The Kid Laroi. A love duet the week after Valentine's Day?

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Tate McRae So Close To What release time: Here's what time her ... (Capital FM)

When does Tate McRae's new album come out? All the So Close to What release times and tracklist info explained.

Tate McRae was heartbroken when her music leaked online (Music News)

Tate McRae has described her frustration at discovering that demos of music from her new album 'So Close to What' had been leaked online.

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Tate McRae breaks silence on album 'So Close to What' leak (The News International)

During the album listening event with Spotify at the Living Room in Los Angeles, the Greedy singer recalled how she felt "devastated" to learn that some of her ...

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Music Review: Tate McRae's 'So Close to What' entices with post ... (The Associated Press)

Is Tate McRae the new princess of dirty, breathy pop? The 21-year-old has released her third studio album, “So Close to What."

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Tate McRae – So Close To What (Clash Magazine)

When you think of iconic pop stars, names like Britney Spears instantly come to mind. Her impact on the music industry is undeniable — no one was doing it.

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Tate McRae's 'So Close To What' Album: All 15 Tracks Ranked (Billboard)

Just over one year ago, in Dec. 2023, Tate McRae released her celebrated second album, Think Later. The punchy pop project debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard ...

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Tate McRae on her Kid Laroi collab, that Drake shoutout and not ... (British GQ)

As the Canadian pop star releases her third album, So Close to What, she talks to GQ about working with Amy Allen, boyfriends-turned-collaborators, ...

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Tate McRae has released her third album 'So Close To What' - Dork (Dork Magazine)

Canadian singer Tate McRae drops new album featuring collaborations with Flo Milli and The Kid LAROI, alongside extensive world tour announcement.

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Tate McRae explains why she calls out the media in provocative ... (Capital FM)

What are Tate McRae's 'Purple Lace Bra' lyrics about? Here's what she's said about the provocative song. Listen to this article. Loading audio.

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Tate McRae Invokes Nostalgia on 'So Close to What': Album Review (Variety)

Tate McRae looks to inspiration from Britney Spears and Nelly Furtado on her nostalgia-indebted third album 'So Close to What.'

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Two sides of Tate McRae: 'The persona that I have on stage and in ... (Calgary Herald)

In September, tabloid website The U.S. Sun ran an article on Calgary-born pop sensation Tate McRae, zeroing in on supposed outrage over nudity in the ...

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Tate McRae Let's Us Inside Her Perpetual Motion Mind (Rolling Stone)

The cover of Tate McRae's third album shows the pop spitfire lounging on a floor, her back turned to the viewer as she gazes at a floor-to-ceiling portrait ...

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Tate McRae Fades into the Background on So Close to What (Paste Magazine)

Most of Tate McRae's third album blends into a miasma of mumbled lyrics about love affairs and submerged-sounding R&B-adjacent pop melodies.

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Look: Tate McRae releases new album, 'Revolving Door' music ... (UPI.com)

Canadian pop singer Tate McRae released the album "So Close to What" Friday, along with a music video for her song "Revolving Door."

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Tate McRae's 'Secret' Earns $790000 in Media Exposure for ... (WWD)

Neutrogena's announcement of Tate McRae as its newest global brand ambassador generated $792000 in media impact value within a week.

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On 'So Close to What,' Tate McRae Turns Her Growing Pains Into ... (Vogue.com)

Tate McRae talks to Vogue about her rapid ascent to fame, her growing love for fashion—and why bruises after filming a music video are always worth it in ...

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Tate McRae - Revolving door (Official Video) (ONTD)

Tate McRae's third studio album, So Close to What , is out now. The Calgary songstress kicks off her sold-out arena tour on March 18 at Pepsi Center WTC in ...

So Close To What by Tate McRae (TVShowsOnDVD.com)

Metacritic Music Reviews, So Close To What by Tate McRae, The third full-length studio release from Canadian pop artist Tate McRae features guest ...

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Tate McRae Draws Large Crowd to Kia Forum Parking Lot for Album ... (Hollywood Reporter)

Tate McRae debuted several new songs from new album 'So Close to What' at the fan-focused event Thursday night.

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At the height of pop superstardom, Tate McRae is learning how to ... (CBC.ca)

With the release of her new album, So Close To What, the reigning Canadian pop princess returns to Q to discuss her skyrocketing career.

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