Maren Larae Morris is an American singer-songwriter. While rooted in the country genre, her music also blends elements of pop, R&B and rock. Born and raised in Arlington, Texas, Morris enjoyed singing as a child. She started publicly performing in her preteen years and toured throughout Texas. In her late teens and early twenties, she released three studio albums on independent record labels. She relocated to Nashville, Tennessee, to pursue a career in country music during this same time period.