NEW MUSIC: MAREN MORRIS | BACKGROUND MUSIC

Maren Morris is pondering life and our time here on earth. The conclusion is the same: We won't live forever, but it's what we do with our time that matters. In her newly released song entitled "Background Music," Morris makes a promise to love her husband, fellow artist Ryan Hurd, for as long as they both have each other. Throughout the song, Morris reflects on her life so far and her legacy. She effortlessly transitions from thinking about life after the lights go out and the final curtain has fallen to how she and Hurd will be remembered after their time on earth has come to a close. "Background Music" begs the question, "What legacy are you leaving?" Maybe it's not music, film, or book, but rather the impact you leave on others — family, friends, co-workers, and strangers. A building that legacy starts now if you ask Morris. "Background Music" comes from Morris' forthcoming album, "Humble Quest," which will arrive on March 25. She worked on the project during the pandemic, and it has a different sound than her last album, "Girl." This will be the second song Maren has released from “Humble Quest.” She previously dropped the lead-off single “Circles Around This Town.” However, it feels like Morris is getting more vulnerable in her music. Like "Background Music," the album's lead single, "Circles Around This Town," details a young Morris' move to Nashville with stars in her eyes. It's an anecdotal approach that will be a theme across the project.