Career Timeline of Maren Morris: Major Achievements and Milestones
How Maren Morris built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Maren Morris is an accomplished American singer-songwriter celebrated for her unique blend of country, pop, and R&B influences. She has garnered significant recognition in the music industry, including a Grammy Award, an American Music Award, five Country Music Association Awards, and five Academy of Country Music Awards. Morris is a prominent figure in contemporary country music, known for her distinctive sound and impactful contributions.
2005: Attended Grammy Camp and Released Debut Album
In 2005, Maren Morris attended a Grammy camp and, at the age of 15, released her debut studio album titled "Walk On".
2007: Release of Second Studio Album
In 2007, Maren Morris released her second studio album, "All That It Takes", which contained mostly self-composed tracks.
2011: Release of Third Studio Album "Live Wire"
In 2011, the Mozzi Bozzi label released Maren Morris's third studio album titled "Live Wire".
2014: Tim McGraw Records "Last Turn Home"
In 2014, Tim McGraw recorded Maren Morris's song "Last Turn Home" for his album "Sundown Heaven Town".
March 2015: Writing "My Church"
In March 2015, Maren Morris wrote the track "My Church" and decided to keep it for herself.
August 2015: Self-Release of "Maren Morris" EP
In August 2015, Maren Morris self-released her eponymous extended play, "Maren Morris", on Spotify.
September 2015: Signing with Columbia Nashville
In September 2015, Maren Morris signed with Columbia Nashville due to the success of her EP.
November 2015: Re-Release of EP and Release of Lead Single "My Church"
In November 2015, Columbia Nashville re-released Maren Morris's five-song EP, and "My Church" was issued as the project's lead single.
2015: Kelly Clarkson Records "Second Wind"
In 2015, Kelly Clarkson recorded Maren Morris's track "Second Wind" for her album "Piece by Piece".
2015: Streaming success of self-titled EP
In 2015, Maren Morris experienced streaming success with her self-titled EP, which led to her signing a publishing contract and later a recording contract to pursue a career in country music in Nashville.
June 2016: Release of "Hero" Album
In June 2016, Maren Morris's first Columbia Nashville album, "Hero", was released, reaching number one on the country albums chart.
2016: Tour with Keith Urban
In 2016, Maren Morris embarked on a tour with Keith Urban.
2016: Release of Major-Label Debut Album "Hero"
In 2016, Maren Morris released her major-label debut studio album "Hero" on Columbia Nashville. The album blended country with R&B, and its lead single "My Church" became her breakout single.
2017: Launched Heroes Fund
In 2017, Morris started the Heroes Fund and donated $70,000 to East Nashville Magnet High School's music and drama departments.
2018: Collaboration on "The Middle"
In 2018, Maren Morris collaborated with Grey and Zedd on the song "The Middle", a track that became a top ten pop success internationally.
March 2019: Release of "Girl" Album
In March 2019, Maren Morris released her studio album "Girl", which topped the Billboard country albums chart.
March 2019: Formation of The Highwomen
In March 2019, it was announced that Maren Morris would be forming a group with Brandi Carlile, Amanda Shires, and Natalie Hemby called The Highwomen.
September 2019: Release of The Highwomen's Debut Album
In September 2019, The Highwomen's self-titled debut album was released.
2019: Release of Album "Girl"
In 2019, Maren Morris released her fifth album titled "Girl", which mixed country with various music styles and featured collaborations with different artists.
2019: Vocal Style Praised
In 2019, critics praised Morris's vocal style, noting its versatility and sophistication across country and pop genres. Jon Caramanica described her voice as "versatile", and Chris Richards called it "the best voice of any country singer working today".
2020: CMA Awards Acceptance Speech
During her 2020 CMA Awards acceptance speech, Morris acknowledged black artists like Mickey Guyton, Linda Martell, and Brittney Spencer, recognizing their influence and contributions.
2020: "The Bones" Tops Charts
In 2020, Maren Morris's single "The Bones" topped both the Country Airplay and Country Songs charts.
April 2021: Donated to NAACP and Other Organizations
In April 2021, Morris donated $300,000 to the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Together We Rise, and Ecologi, supporting various causes.
August 2021: Participated in Together: Feeding Nashville
In August 2021, Morris joined other country artists to raise money for Together: Feeding Nashville, addressing food insecurity and raising $450,000.
2021: Advocated for Equity in Country Music
In 2021, Morris advocated for equity in country music, highlighting inequalities for white and black artists and speaking out against Morgan Wallen's racial slur.
March 2022: Release of "Humble Quest" Album
In March 2022, Maren Morris released her studio album "Humble Quest", produced by Greg Kurstin.
March 25, 2022: Release of Album "Humble Quest" and Guinness World Record
On March 25, 2022, Maren Morris 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.
September 2022: Partnered with GLAAD for Spirit Day
In September 2022, Morris partnered with GLAAD to design a T-shirt in honor of Spirit Day, continuing her advocacy efforts.
2023: Departure from Country Music Genre
In late 2023, Maren Morris announced her departure from the country music genre and released an EP titled "The Bridge".
September 27, 2024: Soundtrack Release for "The Wild Robot"
On September 27, 2024, Maren Morris contributed two songs, "Kiss the Sky" and "Even When I'm Not," for the DreamWorks animated film "The Wild Robot", as part of the soundtrack releasing alongside the film.
