Maren Morris and Hozier have unveiled a new version of Morris’ Top 15 hit single, “The Bones.” The rework debuts the pair’s flawless harmonies on the Gold-certified tune, which Morris co-wrote with Jimmy Robbins and Laura Veltz and has already amassed more than 126 million on-demand streams.

“When I first heard ‘Like Real People Do’ I think I could actually hear my heart breaking and then immediately felt songwriter envy that I didn’t write it first,” said Morris of a Hozier song. “Hozier’s soul and vulnerability is so arresting and fit so well with the foundational theme of my song ‘The Bones.’ I feel so grateful to have him on it.”

“Something of love’s enduring nature really comes through on ‘The Bones,’ it’s a gorgeous song,” said Hozier. “I was delighted to be asked to sing with the Maren Morris on this track—she is such a wonderful artist.”

Morris is currently headlining her GIRL: The World Tour in support of her record-setting, critically-acclaimed LP GIRL, which includes the original version of “The Bones.” She’s currently nominated for six CMA Awards, the most of any artist this year, including Female Vocalist of the Year, as well as Album of the Year (GIRL), Single, Song, and Music Video of the Year (“Girl”), and Musical Event of the Year (“All My Favorite People” featuring Brothers Osborne).

Tiffany Young

SMACK’s Tiffany Young has been promoted to the role of Senior Vice President, Operations. In her new role, Young will be responsible for overseeing the internal operations of the publishing, production and management arms.

Young has spent the past five years at SMACK, first as Operations Manager and most recently as Vice President of Operations. She remains responsible for all day-to-day activities of the SMACK companies and is tasked with achieving goals, advancing the corporate mission and supervising company growth.

“We have so much talent and heart stepping through our doors every day and it amazes me how much we have grown over the last five years,” Young says. “It has been a true honor to learn from some of the most respected and talented in the business and I could not be more proud of the team we have built so far.”

Young will continue to report to SMACK President and Co-Owner, Michael McAnally Baum, who says, “Tiffany has become our internal champion and cheerleader. She has earned the confidence of the staff and the respect of our songwriters. Her leadership has been instrumental in the evolution of SMACK from small independent publisher to one of the most successful music business operations on Music Row. I can think of no one more capable than Tiffany to realize SMACK to its full potential.”

Kelsea Ballerini and Halsey will team for an upcoming episode of CMT Crossroads, which will be taped during an open-to-the-public performance at Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheater on Friday, Oct. 11. The episode will premiere on CMT in early 2020.

“I feel so fortunate to have a friend like Kelsea. She is a spectacular talent and an even better human being. It’s been an honor to watch from the sidelines as she has trailblazed country music the past few years. Her songs make me laugh and cry and put every single window down in the car,” said Halsey. “The first stage Kelsea and I ever shared together was a 3 foot karaoke dance floor right in Nashville. We’ve sang together in my living room, in her kitchen, in the back seat of cars in drive through lines late at night. And this time we get to get on a real stage, one of the most iconic stages in history, and do the thing we love the most in front of a city that is so dear to both of us.”

“From hearing ‘Colors’ for the first time years ago to her playing the first cut of ‘Without Me’ in my living room last year, I’ve always been a superfan of Halsey. Her songwriting has a way of painting the most beautiful pictures and telling the most emotional of stories, and after becoming fast friends over wine and karaoke nights, I can’t think of anyone I’d rather share the CMT Crossroads stage with. We’re going to bring a little pop, a little country, a big love of songwriting, and no doubt some sass to Nashville next week,” shared Ballerini.

The all-ages show will be general admission; ticketing details to be released in the days prior to the event. For more information, visit Crossroads.CMT.com.

Ballerini recently released her new single, “homecoming queen?,” while Halsey’s “Without Me” topped the Hot 100 for two weeks earlier this year.