Maren Morris is a Grammy-winning, multi-platinum artist. She’s also won multiple country music awards, including CMAs for Female Vocalist of the Year, and Single of the Year in 2020, but her feelings about the country music industry are kind of complicated, as she discusses in this episode. She breaks down her song "Humble Quest," which is the title track from her third album. It was produced by Greg Kurstin, who’s won the Producer of the Year Grammy more than once. The album came out in March, and hit #2 on Billboard country chart. But before "Humble Quest" was a title, Maren had to figure out what the words meant to her, and that’s where the song began. To learn more, visit songexploder.net/maren-morris

Maren Morris, a Grammy-award-winning singer and songwriter, shares insights into her creative process and personal journey. She discusses the complexities of attraction to therapists and her aversion to confrontation. The conversation touches on the evolution of music in the streaming era and the emotional toll of early career rejection. Maren reveals what inspires her recent creativity, her love for people's quirks, and her experiences with dating apps. The blend of humor and vulnerability makes for an engaging and relatable discussion.

Maren Morris, an artist leaving country music, is discussed in the podcast. The topics covered include her deliberate exit from Nashville, her future career path, and her success in both country and pop genres.