Washington [US], In an announcement during Pride Month, country singer-songwriter Maren Morris has publicly revealed her bisexuality, embracing her identity as part of the LGBTQ+ community.
The Grammy-winning American artist, who previously announced her departure from the country music genre due to concerns about conservative elements, shared her personal truth on Instagram from a show in Phoenix, Arizona.
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"Happy Pride," Morris wrote on her Instagram handle, "happy to be a B in LGBTQ+."
News of Maren Morris's coming out comes after she finalized her divorce from country singer Ryan Hurd, with whom she has a 4-year-old son named Hayes.
Last year, Morris made headlines for his decision to leave country music, citing concerns about stereotyping.Additionally, in 2022, she was embroiled in a public feud with Jason Aldean's wife Brittany Kerr regarding transphobic comments about gender-affirming health care, The Hollywood Reporter confirmed.
Reflecting on his departure from the country music community, Morris reflected on his experience.
"I've always been a woman, asking questions and challenging the status quo," she shared in an interview obtained by The Hollywood Reporter.
"So it wasn't really even a choice. I just wrote songs about real life from a perspective of deep respect for my country's heroes.But as you move up in the country music business, that's when you start to see the cracks. And once you see it, you can't help but watch it," he said in the interview.
Furthermore, Morris emphasized that his decision to move away from the country music scene was based on his love for the art and his desire to progress.
During the interview he explained, "Country music is a business, but it is sold, especially to young writers and artists, who come across as almost gods in it."
“It kind of feels like preaching,” he said.If you really love this type of music and you see problems arising, then it is worth criticizing. “Anything this popular needs to be scrutinized if we want to see progress.”
Maren Morris's revelation of her bisexuality and her candid reflection on her departure from country music have fueled conversations about LGBTQ+ representation and the evolving landscape of the music industry.
The Grammy-winning American artist, who previously announced her departure from the country music genre due to concerns about conservative elements, shared her personal truth on Instagram from a show in Phoenix, Arizona.
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View this post on Instagram
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"Happy Pride," Morris wrote on her Instagram handle, "happy to be a B in LGBTQ+."
News of Maren Morris's coming out comes after she finalized her divorce from country singer Ryan Hurd, with whom she has a 4-year-old son named Hayes.
Last year, Morris made headlines for his decision to leave country music, citing concerns about stereotyping.Additionally, in 2022, she was embroiled in a public feud with Jason Aldean's wife Brittany Kerr regarding transphobic comments about gender-affirming health care, The Hollywood Reporter confirmed.
Reflecting on his departure from the country music community, Morris reflected on his experience.
"I've always been a woman, asking questions and challenging the status quo," she shared in an interview obtained by The Hollywood Reporter.
"So it wasn't really even a choice. I just wrote songs about real life from a perspective of deep respect for my country's heroes.But as you move up in the country music business, that's when you start to see the cracks. And once you see it, you can't help but watch it," he said in the interview.
Furthermore, Morris emphasized that his decision to move away from the country music scene was based on his love for the art and his desire to progress.
During the interview he explained, "Country music is a business, but it is sold, especially to young writers and artists, who come across as almost gods in it."
“It kind of feels like preaching,” he said.If you really love this type of music and you see problems arising, then it is worth criticizing. “Anything this popular needs to be scrutinized if we want to see progress.”
Maren Morris's revelation of her bisexuality and her candid reflection on her departure from country music have fueled conversations about LGBTQ+ representation and the evolving landscape of the music industry.
