Texas is known for birthing some of the greatest musical talents in history.

However, the southern state is the best know for its ties to the top country performers.

Two of the most prominent country singers to stem from the state are Kacey Musgraves and Maren Morris.

Maren Morris and Kacey Musgraves smiling

The latter honed her performing skills at bars and clubs across the state.

Naturally, theTexas country music sceneis saturated with rising stars, who often play many of the same venues.

After discovering her passion for music at a very young age, Morris began performing at local bars.

Maren Morris holding awards

Luckily, Morris had become friends with another future superstar during her ten years of touring.

Morris told Rolling Stone that traveled to Nashville to visitKacey Musgraves.

This visit completely changed the trajectory of Morris' career.

She explained, “She showed me around her publishing office.

I was like, ‘Holy s***, this is the best job ever.”