The song helped her attain a recording contract and a major label album that spawned further country hits.

[4] The song's concept is based on Morris's journey to country success, describing her path of moving to Nashville, Tennessee and signing a recording contract.

Jon Freeman of Rolling Stone praised its production: "'Circles Around This Town' moves along with the kind of ambling groove that’s been a big part of Morris' sound—unhurried and bolstered by a grunge-lite guitar riff.

"[5] Billy Dukes highlighted the album's writing in his review: "Much like she did with her debut single, Morris takes us back to the front seat of her car for creative inspiration.

"[7] Jessica Nicholson by Billboard wrote that "the song embodies a crunchier, more rootsy vibe than other recent fare" finding similarities with "My Church" and "80s Mercedes".

It also broke Amazon's record for "most streams for a country song debut by a female artist", according to Music Row magazine.