Tate McRae Talks Political Affiliation and Personal Relationships

Tate McRae, a 23-year-old singer, recently commented on political affiliations after being tagged as a supporter following her country music collaboration. Last year, McRae partnered with Morgan Wallen for “What I Want,” a track from his “I’m the Problem” album that hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. This marked her first chart-topping hit. Her relationship with NHL star Jack Hughes also drew political attention after a joke by President Trump during a call congratulating their Olympic hockey win.

McRae explained to Variety why navigating conversations like these is essential for her. She emphasizes her actions over words. She shows her values by supporting specific organizations and maintaining an environment during tours. McRae advertised a “Little Miss Possessive” sweatshirt on TikTok, with proceeds going to the Global Fund for Women and The Trevor Project, which aids LGBTQ+ youth.

“I think it’s pretty obvious what kind of person I am and the things I support.” — Tate McRae

McRae strives to maintain personal privacy, keeping speculation at bay. While celebrating the Olympic gold win, Hughes was seen laughing at Trump’s joke during a congratulatory call, an event that stirred online controversy. McRae keeps her relationships private, focusing on positivity and support within her circle.

“I try to keep my relationships as sacred and private as possible.” — Tate McRae

The singer reflected on her “Miss Possessive” tour, an 88-stop tour grossing over $100 million. It was emotionally taxing. McRae highlighted how important it is to manage one’s well-being, noting her struggle with dark thoughts and stress post-tour. She’s working on her fourth studio album and recently performed at Lollapalooza. McRae continues to anticipate performing at Montreal’s Osheaga Festival, marking her first festival appearance in Canada.

She talks about her legacy, focusing on surpassing previous performances and growing as an artist. McRae shares how mastering oneself and one’s performances leads to improvement.