Maren Morris quits country music, blames Trump era.
OAN’s Stephanie Stahl
3: 21 PM – Monday, September 18, 2023
Country music singer Maren Morris is reportedly breaking free from her country music roots to explore new horizons.
Morris, 33, made the surprising revelation in a recent interview, expressing her desire to move on from the genre that made her famous, especially in the “post-Trump era.”
Known for her progressive beliefs, Morris has been vocal about her ideologies, which have caused her to feel isolated within the country music world.
According to Morris, the issues within the industry have become more pronounced since Donald Trump’s presidency, exposing people’s biases and celebrating negative traits like misogyny, racism, homophobia, and transphobia.
“It just revealed who people really were and that they were proud to be misogynistic and racist and homophobic and transphobic. All these things were being celebrated, and it was weirdly dovetailing with this hyper-masculine branch of country music,” she asserted.
In 2016, Morris gained fame with her album “Hero,” reaching No. 5 on the Billboard 200. Her latest EP, “The Bridge,” serves as a glimpse into her new musical journey and reflects her sentiments about the country music world.
The EP features two tracks, “The Tree” and “Get the Hell Out of Here.”
These songs delve into her strained relationship with Nashville and country music as a whole, with lyrics like “I’m done fillin’ a cup with a hole in the bottom, I’m takin’ an axe to the tree.”
“These songs are obviously the result of that — the aftermath of walking away from something that was really important to you and the betrayal that you felt very righteously,” Morris said. “But also knowing there’s a thread of hope as you get to the other side.”
“The Bridge” provides a sneak peek into Morris’ upcoming studio album, which she is currently working on with renowned producer Jack Antonoff.
Stay informed! Receive breaking news blasts directly to your inbox for free. Subscribe here. https://www.oann.com/alerts
45th President Donald Trump is facing criticism for sharing a flyer highlighting his achievements for American Jews and Israel.
Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy emphasizes the need to confront everyone if one aspires to be the U.S. president.
The president of the Crime Prevention Research Center warns in a new op-ed that Biden’s ATF is attempting to create a national gun registry through a “back door” approach.
Rachel Acenas presents major headlines from the U.S. and around the world in this week’s review.
LONDON (Reuters) – The European Commission has launched an investigation into whether punitive tariffs should be imposed to protect EU automakers against…
By John Revill ZURICH (Reuters) – ABB is investing $280 million in a new robotics factory in Sweden, further expanding its presence in…
PARIS (Reuters) – French Europe Minister Laurence Boon has welcomed the EU’s anti-subsidy investigation into Chinese electric vehicles…
By Mathieu Rosemain and Silvia Aloisi PARIS (Reuters) – Apple announced that its iPhone 12 model has been certified by multiple international…
rnrn
What are some of the issues Maren Morris has faced within the country music industry that have led her to explore new horizons?
Maren Morris Breaks Free from Country Music Roots in Pursuit of New Horizons
Country music singer Maren Morris is reportedly stepping away from her country music roots to explore new horizons. In a recent interview, Morris, 33, expressed her desire to move on from the genre that made her famous, particularly in what she refers to as the “post-Trump era.”
Known for her progressive beliefs, Morris has been vocal about her ideologies, which have caused her to feel isolated within the country music world. According to her, the issues within the industry have become more pronounced since Donald Trump’s presidency, exposing people’s biases and celebrating negative traits like misogyny, racism, homophobia, and transphobia.
“It just revealed who people really were and that they were proud to be misogynistic and racist and homophobic and transphobic. All these things were being celebrated, and it was weirdly dovetailing with this hyper-masculine branch of country music,” she asserted.
Morris gained fame in 2016 with her album “Hero,” reaching No. 5 on the Billboard 200. Her latest EP, “The Bridge,” offers a glimpse into her new musical journey and reflects her sentiments about the country music world.
The EP features two tracks, “The Tree” and “Get the Hell Out of Here,” which delve into her strained relationship with Nashville and country music as a whole. The lyrics express her readiness to move on, with lines like “I’m done fillin’ a cup with a hole in the bottom, I’m takin’ an axe to the tree.”
“These songs are obviously the result of that—the aftermath of walking away from something that was really important to you and the betrayal that you felt very righteously,” Morris said. “But also knowing there’s a thread of hope as you get to the other side.”
“The Bridge” marks a significant turning point in Morris’ career as she explores new musical territories beyond country music. While it may come as a surprise to her fans, it is a testament to her willingness to evolve as an artist and stay true to her beliefs.
As Morris continues to pursue her new musical journey, it will be interesting to see how she navigates the challenges of breaking away from her country music roots and carving her own path in the ever-changing music industry.
" Conservative News Daily does not always share or support the views and opinions expressed here; they are just those of the writer."
*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases
Now loading...