Maren Morris

Singing karaoke versions of songs by Patsy Cline and LeAnn Rimes at her parents' salon, she caught the attention of those around her. At 11 years old, she embarked on her first tour of Texas with her father as her manager, displaying determination and talent at a young age. At 12, she received her first guitar, igniting her songwriting career. Undeterred by the rejections she faced from popular music competition shows, she released her debut studio album 'Walk On' at just 15 years old.

In 2016, Morris released her major-label debut studio album, 'Hero.' Combining country and R&B styles, she produced successful singles like '80s Mercedes,' 'I Could Use a Love Song,' and 'Rich.' Her collaboration with Grey and Zedd">Zedd on the pop hit 'The Middle' in 2018 achieved international success.

Morris's fifth album, 'Girl,' released in 2019, showcased her ability to blend various music styles. It featured collaborations with Brothers Osborne and Brandi Carlile and produced the number one singles 'Girl' and 'The Bones.' In 2022, she released her sixth studio album, 'Humble Quest,' which earned her a Guinness World Record for most first-day and first-week streams for a country album by a female artist on Amazon Music.

Morris has been a significant member of the country supergroup The Highwomen and has collaborated with her former husband, Ryan Hurd, on various projects. Her potent vocals and commitment to genre-blending have earned her awards from the Academy of Country Music, the Country Music Association, and the Grammy Awards. In her personal life, Morris married fellow country singer-songwriter Ryan Hurd in 2018, and they welcomed their son, Hayes, in 2020. Known for her outspokenness, Morris has used her platform to address gender inequality and lack of diversity in the country music industry. She has also shown support for the LGBTQ+ community through her performances at pride events.