Merrilee Rush is an American singer best known for her 1968 recording of the song "Angel of the Morning," a top ten hit which earned her a Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary-Pop Vocal Performance, Female. Her style blends pop and country influences with a strong, emotive vocal delivery. Born in Seattle, Rush was initially part of the early 1960s Northwest rock scene and later achieved national prominence. Despite not maintaining long-term commercial success, her signature song remains a classic of late-1960s pop music.