Meghan Trainor made her way to the Rosemont Theater in August on her Untouchable Tour. The tour was to promote the album Thank You. She brought with her a band from Orange County called Common Kings and Hailee Steinfeld of Pitch Perfect 2 fame, and who will also be in a new film about teen struggles, The Edge of Seventeen. This will be Meghan’s third tour from the two albums she has on her repertoire.

As I made my way into the venue it was evident the impact she has had on young girls. Many bright colors, stylish outfits, hair garlands, and flash tattoos accompanied with excited moms to take their litter of girls to see a fun show.   Lines were long at the merch tables and the bathrooms were selfie ready thanks to Lip Smacker decals all over the mirrors (A+ on sponsor representation!). After seeing the demographic of the audience, I assumed a more G-rated show. Not knowing Common Kings, however, changed the demeanor with an amped up rock performance with various covers of popular songs. The most notable that was surely meant for the adults was a Jay-Z cover of “Dirt Off Your Shoulder.” The high-energy performance was unexpected, but surely gave the crowd the ability to dust off the days work.

Hailee Steinfeld was a more familiar dance performance singing her new single “Starving” followed with some simple dance numbers and power ballads. To no surprise she brought back the favorite from Pitch Perfect 2 “Flashlight” and a cover of Justin Bieber’s “Love Yourself,” which she proclaimed as one of her favorite songs. She also gave an empowering speech about not conforming to the attitudes and behaviors of those around you. Hailee went into a personal story about spending time with friends and how she ended up leaving a party having felt unable to partake in what was going on. Her final song was her first single off the EP Haiz called, “Love Myself” that brought the entire theater to their feet and jumping and lit up every young girl.

The main event began while the stage was still black featuring a DJ Khaled and Meghan Trainor song, a party anthem called “Demons.” Just as the song ended, the stage lit up behind a scrim to a pop feminism power anthem as Meghan Trainor strutted out from behind a video screen. The scrim lifted to reveal both her and the beginning lyrics to “Woman Up.” By this time all the girls have begun screaming their heads off, and moms and clearly obligated dads have all stood up to partake in some happy dancing in the isles. She wore a sparkly blue a-line dress with a matching bolero jacket and her corset was featured lights that complimented her fiery red hair. Although she doesn’t come off as much of a dancer, she does enough to keep the fixation high to show off that she has a bit of swag and dance style.

“Watch Me Do” is a fun and soulful type dance with a great pop funk beat. A brief pause 3 songs in transforms the stage to something a little more familiar. It becomes a bit old timey and bright with neon lights shown on the screen and she evolves into “Dear Future Husband.” Essentially this song was what I came here for; to witness girls (among myself) singing at the top of our lungs to our future forever men who basically don’t know whats going to hit them cause I know the lyrics to this song. Sorry hubby. Meghan had also quick changed into a form fitting black midi dress to accompany the retro feel of the atmosphere and went straight into the radio hit, “Me Too” and the classic from the album Title, “Lips Are Moving” to appropriately keep up with the tone. Two songs I hadn’t heard before called “Mom” and “Dance Like Yo Daddy” ooze sweetness and appropriately showcase her adorable relationship with her parents to lead into the pop hit that introduced us to Meghan Trainor, “All About That Bass.” When she switched out to and elegant gown it was time for all the power ballads like “Hopeless Romantic” and a sweet love tune she performed on her ukulele. Of course she did not forget her successful duet she had performed with RnB singer John Legend, “Like I’m Going To Lose You.” (Tear jerker. So many tears. And even more lovely live.) To accompany her she brought out the lead singer from her opening act, Common Kings which did the heartache justice. Again, tears.

One more wardrobe change led us near to the finale with a surprising Drake cover of “One Dance.” I felt myself alongside with her loving the attitude and confidence that she displayed throughout the show and how it rightfully impacts her fans. She showed a lot of gratefulness to them with a candid video to “Better” and “Thank You” that gave some intimate looks at the people she treasures equal to her family. Her fans. Bringing a few of them onstage to sing and dance with her brought a mild conclusion, closing the show with her most recent chart-topper, “No.”

I found myself so taken back by all the hits she has managed to produce in just two albums. Both have produced Billboard hits with successful radio play. And really, I was surprised how many Meghan Trainor songs I personally knew and equally enjoyed with 1,000 other girls of many ages. Her songs are catchy and maybe simple. But there are complexities as to why they resonate so well. Her capacity to attract women with body positive messages and self-love is clear in her performance. From her fabulous wardrobe, her confidence onstage, to her lyrics; Meghan Trainor has created pop music for the whole family and created a connection by happily showing off her close relationships with her own.

It’s difficult to sum up that much fabulosity and YAAAS QUEEN-ness (as she proclaimed throughout the show), however, I have been to several concerts of legendary bands that definitely don’t bring the kind of commitment that Meghan Trainor brought without overkill of pomp and circumstance. It’s likely because she brought a special kind of intimate relationship she shares with her fans. And although she is a fresh face to a younger generation, it is clearly what young girls need at this time; someone with impact and positive messages and confidence to back it all up. This kind of message was supported throughout the show with help from her opening act, Hailee Steinfeld. Being flashy is one thing, but being yourself is what is most valued, and that is precisely the genuine nature that is Meghan Trainor.