Parent dossier
Tate McRae
- Music
- Real name: Tate Rosner McRae
- Age 23 as of (as of October 8, 2026)
- From Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Tate McRae is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and dancer who began her career as a contestant on So You Think You Can Dance. She has since established herself as a global pop star with multiple record-breaking studio albums.
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By the numbers
- YouTube Primary channel6.76M subscribersAs of October 8, 2026 · source
- TikTok @tatemcraeNot independently verified
- Instagram @tatemcraeNot independently verified
- X @tatemcraeNot independently verified
Rounded counts refer to the linked account, not totals across multiple channels. They are reported by the linked sources, not live counters. The source date can differ from our check date.
Claims to fame
Why they’re famous
- Former contestant on So You Think You Can Dance
- Pop success with hits like Greedy and What I Want
- Multi-platinum album certifications
The appeal
Why teens follow them
The appeal is the high-energy combination of professional-grade choreography and contemporary pop sound. Her background as a dancer provides a unique visual component to her musical performances that resonates with young audiences.
Parent notes
What parents should know
- Performance videos feature intense dance routines which are central to her brand.
- Pop music lyrics may cover relationship themes requiring parental awareness.
- As a high-profile touring artist, her media coverage includes significant commercial branding.
Receipts
Controversies, sourced
No sourced controversy summary is included in this briefing. That is not an endorsement or a claim that none exist.
Checked October 8, 2026
Sources
- Wikipedia (opens in new tab)
- Numéro (opens in new tab)
- Wikidata: public identity and account identifiers (opens in new tab)
- YouTube: public primary-channel subscriber count (opens in new tab)
Last checked October 8, 2026. Counts show their own as-of dates. “Why teens follow them” is editorial interpretation, not age-demographic research or Lowkey interview testimony. These are parent briefings, not age ratings or endorsements. Facts change; tell us if something is off via contact.
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