Maren Morris Gives 2017 Performance Of ‘Angel From Montgomery’
on Aug 29, 2017 • Updated Mar 19, 2020
The fourth annual “Joy Week” on The Bobby Bones Show in 2017 brought a series of uplifting and positive performances by some of the biggest names in the business. Kicking off the weeklong series, Maren Morris delivered an awe-inspiring rendition of John Prine‘s “Angel From Montgomery” during her hour-long set.
The 29-year-old country singer put a soulful twist on the 70s country ballad, putting her all into her acoustic performance. Additionally, Morris’ set also included a cover of Beyoncé’s “All Night Long” in addition to her own hits “My Church,” “80s Mercedes” and “I Could Use A Love Song.”
Country music DJ Bobby Bones’ “Joy Week” is an event created in hopes of spreading good vibes and positivity. Brett Eldredge, Dustin Lynch, Rascal Flatts, also appeared in 2017.
“Angel From Montgomery” appeared on Prine’s self-titled debut album, going on to earn him additional notoriety as a songwriter after being included on Bonnie Raitt‘s Streetlights three years later.
You can see Morris’ rendition of “Angel From Montgomery” below.
