The Middle ( Zedd, Maren Morris and Grey song ) - wikipedia The Middle ( Zedd, Maren Morris and Grey song ) `` The Middle '' Single by Zedd, Maren Morris and Grey Released 23 January 2018 ( 2018 - 01 - 23 ) Format Digital download Genre Pop Length 3 : 04 Label Interscope Songwriter ( s ) Jordan K. Johnson Anton Zaslavski Kyle Trewartha Stefan Johnson Sarah Aarons Michael Trewartha Marcus Lomax Producer ( s ) Zedd Grey The Monsters and the Strangerz Zedd singles chronology `` Get Low '' ( 2017 ) `` The Middle '' ( 2018 ) Maren Morris singles chronology `` Craving You '' ( 2017 ) `` The Middle '' ( 2018 ) `` Rich '' ( 2018 ) Grey singles chronology `` I Miss You '' ( 2017 ) `` The Middle '' ( 2018 ) Music video `` The Middle '' on YouTube `` The Middle '' is a song recorded by Russian - German record producer Zedd, American singer Maren Morris and American musical duo Grey. It was written by Jordan K. Johnson, Sarah Aarons, Zedd, Grey and The Monsters and the Strangerz, with production handled by the latter three. The song was released commercially for digital download on 23 January 2018 by Interscope Records. It has reached the top ten of the charts in the US, the UK, and several other countries. Contents 1 Background and release 2 Critical reception 3 Commercial performance 4 Live performances 5 Credits and personnel 6 Charts 7 Certifications 8 Release history 9 References 10 External links Background and release The song was first revealed in an accompanying interview of Zedd 's cover shot for Billboard, published on 10 August 2017. Zedd played interviewer Chris Martins unreleased material in a studio, one of which is `` The Middle '', which featured co-writer Sarah Aarons as a demo singer. On 11 January 2018, Zedd took to social media to tease the song, saying : `` Hey guys, it 's that time again. I wanted to show you a preview to my brand new song. Check it out, '' after which he played a short snippet of the song. The collaboration was officially announced via social media on 19 January 2018, along with the single artwork, which Zedd teased a day earlier without a title on it. Zedd said in a press release that they `` worked really hard on this record to get it just right ''. He also opened up about the opportunity to work with both collaborators, stating that working with Morris was `` super fun because she is clearly an amazing singer and very talented musician '', and that he loves working with Grey because they strive to `` make the best music possible ''. Morris added : `` Zedd was so great to work with and so easy - going, it felt like we 'd been working together for years. The sound is reflective of my many influences as an artist -- a little bit country, little pop, little R&B, relatable, emotional and catchy as hell. There are no limits with this song and I ca n't wait to see how the fans react. '' She revealed in a statement that she recorded her vocal for the song with Zedd in Nashville `` several weeks ago '' before the song 's release. Grey admitted that they faced a few obstacles during production, but they `` kept fighting for it '' because the song was special. Critical reception Kat Bein of Billboard opined that the song is `` relatively sparse with cute '', writing that it has `` definite sonic similarities '' to Zedd 's previous song `` Stay ''. Rolling Stone 's Brittney McKenna deemed the song `` an infectious earworm '' in which Morris `` strays from her country roots ''. She felt that the `` Nineties R&B - indebted, vocoder - driven chorus '' recalls the sound of `` Stay '', and that Morris `` deftly occupies the new, poppy space ''. Hugh McIntyre of Fuse found Morris ' appearance on the track unlikely, `` considering the genres she primarily works in '', as he praised Morris for `` supplying vocals perfectly ''. He felt that it `` leans a lot more pop than electro '', which makes the song more appealing to a broader variety of listeners. Regarding the song `` an easy - to - love electronic smash '' and `` a slightly reductive mix '' of `` Stay '' and `` Starving '', he noted that it is `` not entirely original '' due to its `` reminiscence of what the musicians have delivered before ''. Similarly, Madeline Roth of MTV News called the song `` a poppy earworm '' and a combination of `` Stay '' and `` Starving '', which is `` catchy as hell and practically destined for radio domination ''. Mike Nied of Idolator wrote that the song `` blends elements of country and EDM '' and praised Morris for providing `` impassioned vocals ''. Billy Dukes of Taste of Country described the song as `` an unlikely combination of EDM, ' 90s pop and modern country music ''. Commercial performance The song has sold 190,000 copies in the United States as of March 2018. Live performances All three acts made a live performance debut of the song during the 60th Annual Grammy Awards, in collaboration with Target. The song 's music video, directed by Dave Meyers, was also premiered alongside the performance. Credits and personnel Credits adapted from Tidal. Zedd -- composition, production, mixing Grey -- composition, production, mixing Jordan K. Johnson -- composition The Monsters and the Strangerz -- composition, production Sarah Aarons -- composition Tom Norris -- mixing Charts Chart ( 2018 ) Peak position Australia ( ARIA ) 7 Austria ( Ö3 Austria Top 40 ) 12 Belgium ( Ultratop 50 Flanders ) 14 Belgium Dance ( Ultratop Flanders ) 7 Belgium ( Ultratop 50 Wallonia ) 33 Belgium Dance ( Ultratop Wallonia ) Canada ( Canadian Hot 100 ) 6 Canada AC ( Billboard ) 33 Canada CHR / Top 40 ( Billboard ) Canada Hot AC ( Billboard ) 14 Czech Republic ( Singles Digitál Top 100 ) 9 Denmark ( Tracklisten ) 20 France ( SNEP ) 170 Germany ( Official German Charts ) 15 Germany Dance ( Official German Charts ) Hungary ( Single Top 40 ) 8 Ireland ( IRMA ) 7 Italy ( FIMI ) 71 Japan ( Japan Hot 100 ) 50 Latvia ( Latvijas Top 40 ) Malaysia ( RIM ) 7 Netherlands ( Dutch Top 40 ) Netherlands ( Single Top 100 ) 7 New Zealand ( Recorded Music NZ ) 9 Norway ( VG - lista ) 10 Portugal ( AFP ) 20 Scotland ( Official Charts Company ) 8 Singapore ( RIAS ) Slovakia ( Rádio Top 100 ) 76 Slovakia ( Singles Digitál Top 100 ) 15 Spain ( PROMUSICAE ) 71 Sweden ( Sverigetopplistan ) 19 Switzerland ( Schweizer Hitparade ) 27 UK Singles ( Official Charts Company ) 7 US Billboard Hot 100 6 US Adult Contemporary ( Billboard ) 20 US Adult Top 40 ( Billboard ) 7 US Dance Club Songs ( Billboard ) 20 US Hot Dance / Electronic Songs ( Billboard ) US Mainstream Top 40 ( Billboard ) US Rhythmic ( Billboard ) 18 Certifications Region Certification Certified units / Sales Australia ( ARIA ) Gold 35,000 Canada ( Music Canada ) Platinum 80,000 New Zealand ( RMNZ ) Gold 15,000 Sweden ( GLF ) Gold 20,000 sales figures based on certification alone shipments figures based on certification alone Release history Region Date Format Label Ref. Various 23 January 2018 Digital download Interscope United States 30 January 2018 Contemporary hit radio References Jump up ^ Burchard, Jeremy ( 23 January 2018 ). `` Hear Maren Morris ' Infectious New Pop Track ' The Middle ' ''. Wide Open Country. Retrieved 24 January 2018. Jump up ^ Martins, Chris ( 10 August 2017 ). `` Zedd, Dance Music 's Anti-Bro, on Making Hits for Selena, Kesha and Liam and Why DJs Should ' Speak Up ' On Trump ''. Billboard. Retrieved 23 January 2018. Jump up ^ Bein, Kat ( 12 January 2018 ). `` Zedd ( Sort Of ) Teased His New Single : Watch ''. Billboard. Retrieved 23 January 2018. Jump up ^ Meadow, Matthew ( 11 January 2018 ). `` Zedd Posts Maddeningly Short Clip Of His Next Single To Tease Fans ''. Your EDM. Retrieved 22 January 2018. Jump up ^ Bein, Kat ( 19 January 2018 ). `` Zedd Announces ' The Middle ' With Maren Morris & Grey ''. Billboard. Retrieved 23 January 2018. Jump up ^ Sterling, Scott ( 19 January 2018 ). `` Zedd & Maren Morris Announce New Collaboration ' The Middle ' ''. CBS Radio. Retrieved 23 January 2018. Jump up ^ Bein, Kat ( 18 January 2018 ). `` Zedd Teases Artwork on Twitter, Fueling New Music Speculation ''. Billboard. Retrieved 23 January 2018. Jump up ^ Macke, Johnni ( 18 January 2018 ). `` Zedd May Have Just Dropped A Big New Music Hint ''. People 's Choice Awards. Retrieved 23 January 2018. ^ Jump up to : Sands, Nicole ( 23 January 2018 ). `` Zedd, Maren Morris and Grey Team Up with Target to Debut New Single ' The Middle ' ''. People. Retrieved 23 January 2018. ^ Jump up to : Bein, Kat ( 23 January 2018 ). `` Zedd, Maren Morris & Grey Lose Their Heads Over Love on ' The Middle ' : Listen ''. Billboard. Retrieved 24 January 2018. Jump up ^ McKenna, Brittney ( 23 January 2018 ). `` Hear Maren Morris Sing on Vibrant New Zedd Song ' The Middle ' ''. Rolling Stone. Retrieved 24 January 2018. 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External links `` The Middle '' ( lyric video ) on YouTube Zedd Discography Awards and nominations Studio albums Clarity True Colors Singles `` Shave It '' `` Spectrum '' `` Clarity '' `` Stay the Night '' `` Find You '' `` I Want You to Know '' `` Beautiful Now '' `` Papercut '' `` Candyman '' `` True Colors '' `` Stay '' `` Get Low '' `` The Middle '' Featured singles `` Break Free '' `` Starving '' Promotional singles `` Addicted to a Memory '' `` Bumble Bee '' Tours True Colors Tour Book Maren Morris Discography Studio albums Hero Singles `` My Church '' `` 80s Mercedes '' `` I Could Use a Love Song '' `` The Middle '' `` Rich '' Guest singles `` Craving You '' Related articles Ryan Hurd Flicker World Tour Retrieved from `` https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Middle_(Zedd,_Maren_Morris_and_Grey_song)&oldid=834377150 '' Categories : 2018 songs 2018 singles Billboard Dance / Electronic Songs number - one singles Billboard Dance / Mix Show Airplay number - one singles Billboard Mainstream Top 40 ( Pop Songs ) number - one singles Zedd songs Maren Morris songs Songs written by Sarah Aarons Song recordings produced by The Monsters and the Strangerz Interscope Records singles Music videos directed by Dave Meyers ( director ) Hidden categories : CS1 Italian - language sources ( it ) CS1 Spanish - language sources ( es ) CS1 Swedish - language sources ( sv ) Use dmy dates from January 2018 Articles with hAudio microformats Singlechart usages for Austria Singlechart usages for Flanders Singlechart usages for Flanders Dance Singlechart usages for Wallonia Singlechart usages for Wallonia Dance Singlechart usages for Canada Singlechart called without song Singlechart usages for Billboardcanadaac Singlechart usages for Billboardcanadachrtop40 Singlechart usages for Billboardcanadahotac Singlechart usages for Czechdigital Singlechart called without artist Singlechart usages for France Singlechart usages for Germany2 Singlechart usages for Hungarysingle Singlechart usages for Billboardjapanhot100 Singlechart usages for Dutch40 Singlechart usages for Dutch100 Singlechart usages for Portugal Singlechart usages for Scotland Singlechart usages for Slovakia Singlechart usages for Slovakdigital Singlechart usages for Switzerland Singlechart usages for UK Singlechart usages for Billboardhot100 Singlechart usages for Billboardadultcontemporary Singlechart usages for Billboardadultpopsongs Singlechart usages for Billboarddanceclubplay Singlechart usages for Billboarddanceelectronic Singlechart usages for Billboardpopsongs Singlechart usages for Billboardrhythmic Certification Table Entry usages for Australia Certification Table Entry usages for Canada Certification Table Entry usages for New Zealand Certification Table Entry usages for Sweden Talk Contents About Wikipedia Deutsch Português Edit links This page was last edited on 5 April 2018, at 12 : 07. 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Question: who wrote the song meet me in the middle
Answer: Jordan K. Johnson