Back then, both of them were just songwriters.

They both lived in Nashville and were assigned to collaborate.

The duo wrote what would become Tim McGraw’s “Last Turn Home.”

Maren Morris Ryan Hurd smiling

Over time, their songwriting together evolved beyond merely professional and friendly.

However, there was a major obstacle keeping them apart.

She admitted they were dating other people when they first met.

Maren Morris Ryan Hurd smiling

The way they would go out after writing together inspired his single “Love in a Bar.”

“That’s when we started making a real connection, beyond a creative partnership.”

Hurd hinted in 2022 that he and Morris may record a duet album one day.

Maren Morris Ryan Hurd performing

Sadly, such a thing will likely not happen anymore due to their split.