Hero cover

Released 10 years ago

Hero

Maren Morris · 2016

47 min · 14 tracks · folk rock · country pop

A vibrant blend of country and pop that captures contemporary life with relatable storytelling and infectious melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo sing-alongs
  • relatable stories of everyday life
  • uplifting melodies for road trips
  • feel-good tracks for gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced, energetic tracks
  • seek deep, introspective themes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2016, 'Hero' marked Maren Morris's major label debut after years in the Texas music scene. By this time, she had already gained attention for her songwriting but was transitioning to mainstream recognition in country music.
Stylistic neighbors
Kacey Musgraves· Ashley McBryde· Lindsay Ell

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Sugar 3:09
  • 2 Rich 3:28
  • 3 My Church 3:17
  • 4 I Could Use a Love Song 3:16
  • 5 80s Mercedes 3:31
  • 6 Drunk Girls Don’t Cry 3:31
  • 7 How It’s Done 3:25
  • 8 Just Another Thing 2:58
  • 9 I Wish I Was 4:00
  • 10 Second Wind 3:19
  • 11 Once 3:56
  • 12 Bummin’ Cigarettes 3:06
  • 13 Company You Keep 3:36
  • 14 Space 3:08

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