Tate McRae is one of the biggest pop stars in the world right now. Her new single “Housewife” debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in October 2026, and it hit No. 1 in six countries. This Tate McRae biography covers her age, Calgary childhood, dance career, biggest hits, albums, awards, relationships and what is coming next.
Tate McRae Quick Facts
| Full name | Tate Rosner McRae |
| Born | July 1, 2003 (age 23) |
| Birthplace | Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Parents | Tanja Rosner (dance instructor) and Todd McRae (lawyer) |
| Genre | Pop, dance-pop, R&B |
| Label | RCA Records |
| Albums | I Used to Think I Could Fly (2022), Think Later (2023), So Close to What (2025) |
| Biggest hits | “Greedy,” “What I Want” (with Morgan Wallen), “You Broke Me First,” “Housewife” |
Early Life and Dance Career
Tate McRae was born on Canada Day, July 1, 2003, in Calgary. Her mother, Tanja Rosner, is a German dance instructor, and her father, Todd McRae, is a lawyer. The family lived in Oman for about three years when Tate was small, before returning to Calgary.
She started dancing at age six and trained at her mother’s company, YYC Dance Project, and at the School of Alberta Ballet. By her early teens she was already one of the best young dancers in North America. She won Best Female Dancer at the Dance Awards three times, in 2013, 2015 and 2018.
So You Think You Can Dance
In 2016, 13-year-old Tate competed on So You Think You Can Dance: The Next Generation and finished third. The show made her a familiar face in the United States and gave her the confidence to try something new: singing.
From Bedroom Songs to RCA Records
Tate had been posting dance videos on YouTube since 2011. In 2017 she started uploading original songs recorded in her bedroom. One of them, “One Day,” became her independent debut single. The videos spread fast, and in August 2019 she signed with RCA Records.
“You Broke Me First” and the Breakthrough
Her 2020 single “You Broke Me First” went viral on TikTok and became her first entry on the Billboard Hot 100. It turned Tate from a dancer who sings into a real pop artist. Her debut album, I Used to Think I Could Fly, followed in May 2022 and reached No. 13 on the Billboard 200.
“Greedy” and Think Later
Everything changed with “Greedy” in 2023. The confident dance-pop track hit No. 3 on the Hot 100 and No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200. Her second album, Think Later, released in December 2023, reached No. 4 in the U.S. At the 2024 Juno Awards she won Artist of the Year and Single of the Year.
So Close to What: Her First No. 1 Album
Tate’s third album, So Close to What, arrived on February 21, 2025, and debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, her first chart-topping album. The same year, her duet with Morgan Wallen, “What I Want,” gave her a first No. 1 on the Hot 100. She also recorded “Just Keep Watching” for the F1 movie soundtrack, which earned her a Grammy nomination for Best Dance Pop Recording and two MTV Video Music Awards in 2025.
She supported the album with the Miss Possessive Tour, which began in March 2025 and became one of the biggest pop tours of the year.
“Housewife”: The Start of Album Four
After almost a year without new music, Tate released “Housewife” on October 15, 2026. She co-wrote it with Julia Michaels and Ryan Tedder, and Tedder co-produced it. Tate has described the song as being about “a woman who can’t be contained,” and many fans read the title as a playful jab at the “trophy wife” idea.
The song debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 2 in the UK, and it reached No. 1 in Australia, Germany, Ireland, Norway, Switzerland and Austria. The music video, shot in the South of France by Pierre-Ange Carlotti, stars The Summer I Turned Pretty actor Christopher Briney and features Tate dancing on a yacht. She performed the song at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in October 2026. “Housewife” is the lead single from her fourth album, which Tate has said is inspired in part by Dolly Parton.
Tate McRae Best Songs
- “Greedy”
- “What I Want” (with Morgan Wallen)
- “Housewife”
- “You Broke Me First”
- “Sports Car”
- “Just Keep Watching”
- “It’s OK I’m OK”
Personal Life
Tate dated NHL player Cole Sillinger from late 2021 to early 2023. She then dated Australian rapper The Kid Laroi; the relationship was confirmed in April 2024 and ended in July 2025. As of November 2026, she has not publicly confirmed a new relationship.
In February 2026 she appeared in an NBC Winter Olympics advertisement, which drew some criticism from Canadian fans. Tate responded simply that she is Canadian and proud of it.
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FAQ
How old is Tate McRae?
She was born on July 1, 2003, so she is 23 years old.
Where is Tate McRae from?
She is from Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Who is Tate McRae dating in 2026?
She has not publicly confirmed a relationship since her split from The Kid Laroi in July 2025.
What is Tate McRae’s new song?
“Housewife,” released October 15, 2026, is the lead single from her upcoming fourth album.
Photo: Tate McRae performing at Jingle Ball LA, 2024 by the CwE via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0. Cropped and text added by MusiccStar.