Maren Morris is an American singer-songwriter known for blending country with pop and R and B influences. Born in Arlington, Texas, she began performing as a child and later moved to Nashville, launching her career with independent albums before gaining recognition with her 2015 EP. Her major-label debut, Hero, featured hits like My Church and established her as a country music breakout. Morris followed up with two more successful albums, Girl and Humble Quest, both earning critical and commercial acclaim. She achieved mainstream success with The Middle, a collaboration with Zedd and Grey. Among her many honors, Morris counts a Grammy Award and numerous CMA and ACM awards. She is also a founding member of The Highwomen and has received recognition from Forbes, Billboard, and Out Magazine as one of the leading voices in modern country music.