Maren Morris (EP)
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| Released | August 2015 | |||
| Length | 17:59 | |||
| Label | Columbia Nashville | |||
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Maren Morris is the debut extended play (EP) by American singer Maren Morris. It was self-released in August 2015, and later released through Columbia Nashville on November 6. The EP marked Morris's major-label debut, incorporating influences from country, pop, rock, and hip-hop. Following Maren Morris's initial self-release, it attracted significant attention on Spotify, leading Morris to sign with Columbia Nashville and helping launch her mainstream breakthrough with the single "My Church".
Background
Before releasing her major-label debut EP, Morris had begun performing professionally at age 14, independently released three studio albums, and established herself as a songwriter for artists including Tim McGraw and Kelly Clarkson.[1] She was also writing alongside musicians including Kacey Musgraves and Brothers Osborne.[2]
Composition
Discussing the project, Morris said she "never really set out to make a country record or a pop record", explaining instead that she simply "wanted to make it [hers]". The EP combines elements of rock, pop, hip-hop, and country.[1]
Release
In August 2015, Morris self-released five songs as a self-titled EP on Spotify.[3] The EP garnered 2.5 million streams on the platform in a month, and its three songs appeared on the Spotify's US and Global "Viral 50" chart.[4] It led Morris sign to Columbia Nashville in September that year, and they re-released the EP on November 6.[5] The track "My Church" gained more than one million streams on Spotify.[6]
Critical reception
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [1] |
Mark Deming of AllMusic felt that Morris adopted various genres in Maren Morris such as pop, country, hip-hop, and rock, which "reflects her bold and confident personality".[1]
Track listing
All tracks were produced by Morris and Busbee, except where noted.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "My Church" | 3:17 | ||
| 2. | "80s Mercedes" |
| 3:31 | |
| 3. | "Drunk Girls Don't Cry" |
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| 3:32 |
| 4. | "I Wish I Was" |
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| 4:00 |
| 5. | "Company You Keep" |
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| 3:37 |
| Total length: | 17:59 | |||
Charts
| Chart (2015) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard 200[8] | 96 |
| US Top Country Albums (Billboard)[9] | 22 |
| US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[10] | 1 |
References
- 1 2 3 4 Deming, Mark. "Maren Morris – EP". AllMusic. Retrieved July 10, 2026.
- ↑ Hight, Jewly (January 7, 2017). "Is Maren Morris Nashville's Next Breakout Pop Star?". Billboard. Retrieved July 10, 2026.
- ↑ Snapes, Laura (April 9, 2017). "Maren Morris: 'Country music shouldn't always be about the guy'". The Guardian. Retrieved July 10, 2026.
- ↑ Nicholson, Jessica (September 10, 2015). "Sony Music Nashville Signs Singer-Songwriter Maren Morris". MusicRow. Archived from the original on September 13, 2016. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
- ↑ Leahey, Andrew (March 14, 2016). "Maren Morris Plots Hero Album Release". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on September 19, 2016. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
- ↑ Stephenson, Troy (September 23, 2015). "CAA Signs Columbia Nashville's Maren Morris". MusicRow. Retrieved July 10, 2026.
- ↑ "Maren Morris". Spotify. 2015. Archived from the original on July 7, 2024. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
- ↑ "Maren Morris Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved July 10, 2026.
- ↑ "Maren Morris Chart History (Top Country Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 10, 2026.
- ↑ "Maren Morris Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 10, 2026.