Maren Morris Leaves Country Music Genre
Progressive-leaning country music star Maren Morris told the Los Angeles Times she's leaving the genre. Morris, who has been celebrated as Variety's Hitmakers Changemaker of the Year, is known for speaking up on transphobia and other issues.
Morris was born in Arlington, Texas, and raised in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. She began singing at a young age and learned to play guitar at age 12. Morris moved to Nashville, Tennessee, in 2011 to pursue a career in country music. She released her debut EP, "Maren Morris," in 2015, and her debut album, "Hero," in 2016.
In a recent interview with the Los Angeles Times, Morris said she's "not going to put myself in a box anymore." She said she's been "playing around with more pop and R&B stuff" and that she's "just going to do what feels good." Morris's departure from country music is a sign of the changing landscape of the genre. In recent years, country music has become increasingly more pop-oriented, with artists like Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood crossing over to mainstream success.
Morris's decision to leave country music is also a reflection of her own personal growth. In recent years, she has become more outspoken about her support for LGBTQ rights and her opposition to racism and sexism. Morris's departure from country music is a loss for the genre, but it's also a sign of the changing times.
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