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Variety reports that The Middle, by Zedd and featuring Maren Morris, had been considered by stars such as Demi Lovato, Camila Cabello, Carly Rae Jepsen and Bebe Rexha.
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· Feb 4

“THE MIDDLE” W/ & Spotify:   Apple Music: Watch:

Zedd, Maren Morris, Grey - The Middle (Official Music Video)
Zedd, Maren Morris, Grey - The Middle (Official Music Video) Watch the official music video for "The Middle." Subscribe to Zedd's channel to stay up-to-date ...
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· Apr 23

Before Zedd Found Maren Morris, 12 Female Singers Tried ‘The Middle’ – Variety

‘The Middle’ Is a Hit for Maren Morris, After Demi, Camila, Bebe Don’t Make the Cut
The Zedd hit "The Middle" cycled through 12 singers, including Demi Lovato, Camila Cabello and Bebe Rexha, before landing on Maren Morris.
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· Apr 24

This is insane! A dozen pop stars, including , , & , recorded a demo of + 's "The Middle":

Demi Lovato, Carly Rae Jepsen, Camila Cabello And A Dozen Other Pop Stars Recorded A Demo Of Zedd & Maren Morris "The Middle"
  Zedd and Maren Morris ultimately met in the middle. Morris should feel pretty damn good about her Zedd-assisted EDM bop "The Middle." Before the Nashville-based country singer landed the feature, th
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· Apr 23

Bebe Rexha, Carly Rae Jepsen, Daya, Lauren Jauregui, Tove Lo and Elle King are also among the artists who recorded demos for “The Middle.” Zedd ultimately went with country singer, Maren Morris.

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· Apr 23

I can't believe the world was almost blessed by a Bishop or Tove Lo singing the Middle

. reveals Demi Lovato passed up on “The Middle” by Zedd because it was “too pop,” so Camila Cabello took her place only to back out last minute to not overshadow “Havana.” Anne-Marie was disqualified after Zedd learned about her involvement with Marshmello’s “FRIENDS”
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· Apr 23

Too pop? Demi wouldve sounded great on that track

. reveals Demi Lovato passed up on “The Middle” by Zedd because it was “too pop,” so Camila Cabello took her place only to back out last minute to not overshadow “Havana.” Anne-Marie was disqualified after Zedd learned about her involvement with Marshmello’s “FRIENDS”
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· Apr 24

I am so eternally grateful Demi turned The Middle down in favour of Sorry Not Sorry

. reveals Demi Lovato passed up on “The Middle” by Zedd because it was “too pop,” so Camila Cabello took her place only to back out last minute to not overshadow “Havana.” Anne-Marie was disqualified after Zedd learned about her involvement with Marshmello’s “FRIENDS”
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· Apr 24

Idk why I find this so damn funny Zedd was really playing hot damn potato with a song.

. reveals Demi Lovato passed up on “The Middle” by Zedd because it was “too pop,” so Camila Cabello took her place only to back out last minute to not overshadow “Havana.” Anne-Marie was disqualified after Zedd learned about her involvement with Marshmello’s “FRIENDS”
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· Apr 24

honestly all these demos would be cool to hear but maren fits the song perfectly and i wouldnt want anyone else on the track even though i stan demi, camila and bebe

. reveals Demi Lovato passed up on “The Middle” by Zedd because it was “too pop,” so Camila Cabello took her place only to back out last minute to not overshadow “Havana.” Anne-Marie was disqualified after Zedd learned about her involvement with Marshmello’s “FRIENDS”
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· Apr 24

Out of the singers who were chosen but later backed out, whose vocals would you have liked to hear on “The Middle” ?

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· Apr 24

They all recorded a demo for Zedd & Grey’s “The Middle” but whose vocals would you have liked to hear on the song instead of Maren Morris?

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