{"id":2034617,"date":"2023-09-16T14:31:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-16T18:31:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/maren-morris-to-leave-country-music-and-turn-a-new-page\/"},"modified":"2023-09-16T14:35:37","modified_gmt":"2023-09-16T18:35:37","slug":"maren-morris-to-leave-country-music-and-turn-a-new-page","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/maren-morris-to-leave-country-music-and-turn-a-new-page\/","title":{"rendered":"Maren Morris switches gears, bids farewell to country music."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmaren-morris-to-leave-country-music-and-turn-a-new-page%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2034617&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Musician Maren Morris Expresses Desire \u2062to Expand Beyond Country Music<\/h2>\n<p>In a recent interview with\u2064 the Los Angeles Times, \u2064Maren Morris opened up about her aspirations to \u200cexplore new\u2064 musical territories \u200dbeyond the \u2063confines of country music. \u200bThe genre has been experiencing a surge in popularity, with hits like Oliver Anthony&#8217;s &#8220;Rich Men North of Richmond&#8221; and Jason Aldean&#8217;s &#8220;Try That \u200din a\u2064 Small \u2062Town&#8221; dominating the charts.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Stepping Away from \u2064Country Music Drama<\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;But the stories \u2063going on within country music right \u2063now, I\u2019ve tried to avoid a lot of\u2062 it at all costs.\u2063 I feel \u2063very,\u200c very distanced from \u200bit,&#8221; Morris revealed. &#8220;A \u200clot of the drama within the community,\u200b I\u2019ve chosen to step \u2062outside \u200dout of it.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Morris&#8217;s latest release, &#8220;The Tree,&#8221; showcases her desire \u200bfor change. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fraudulent-lockdown-era-unemployment-payments-may-amount-to-60-billion-government-watchdog-says\/\" title=\"Fraudulent Lockdown-Era Unemployment Payments May Amount To  Billion, Government Watchdog Says\">music video features<\/a> a city sign\u2064 that boldly declares, &#8220;Welcome\u200b to Our Perfect SMALL TOWN \u2064From Sunrise to Sundown.&#8221; This powerful imagery comes shortly after Aldean&#8217;s own song \u2063about\u2062 small\u2062 towns, which sparked\u200c controversy with its inclusion of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/maren-morris-to-leave-country-music-and-turn-a-new-page\/\" title=\"Maren Morris switches gears, bids farewell to country music.\">yard signs\u2063 bearing conservative \u2063slogans<\/a> like &#8220;GO WOKE\u2062 GO BROKE&#8221; and &#8220;DON&#8217;T TREAD ON ME.&#8221; \u2064In a striking \u2062conclusion to her video, Morris sets a tree and the nearby \u2063town ablaze before walking \u200baway. Notably, this song marks her first \u2063release under Columbia Records\u2062 instead of the Nashville division she was previously signed to.<\/p>\n<p>Aldean&#8217;s \u200bsong faced\u2062 criticism not only for its\u2064 lyrics but also for its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jason-aldeans-try-that-in-a-small-town-video-quietly-edited-to-remove-certain-segments\/\" title=\"Jason Aldean's 'Try That in a Small Town' Video Gets Sneaky Edits\">original\u2063 music video<\/a>, which included footage from the Black Lives Matter riots of 2020.\u2063 The controversial footage was later removed.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Addressing the Dark Side of Country Music<\/h3>\n<p>Morris delved into \u2062the history \u2062of country music, shedding light on its roots in racism and misogyny. Her lyrics in &#8220;The Tree&#8221; reflect\u2062 this sentiment, \u2064as she sings,\u2064 &#8220;I&#8217;m done \u2064fillin&#8217; a\u200d cup with a hole in the bottom\/I&#8217;m takin&#8217; an axe to the tree\/The rot at the roots is \u2063the root of the problem\/But you wanna blame it on \u2062me.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Reflecting on the aftermath of the Trump era, Morris expressed her disappointment in the biases that were \u2062exposed. \u2063She observed a disturbing alignment between\u2064 the celebration of misogyny, racism, homophobia, and \u200btransphobia and a \u2063hyper-masculine branch of \u200ccountry music, which\u2062 she humorously referred to as &#8220;butt rock.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Since \u2062its release \u200con Friday, &#8220;The Tree&#8221;\u200c has garnered fewer than 150,000\u200c views on YouTube.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\">Click \u2064here<\/a> to read more from The Washington Examiner.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How is Maren Morris \u200cshaping the future of country music through \u2062her desire to\u2064 expand\u2062 beyond the genre<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Rom that\u200b \u2063drama and I \u2063just want to focus on\u2064 \u200cmaking good music,&#8221;\u200c Morris stated in the interview. \u200bMorris \u200bhas always\u200d been \u200cknown for her authentic storytelling \u2064and heartfelt lyrics, but she acknowledged that the drama and controversies within the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/siriusxm-pandora-cmt-iheartradio-pull-morgan-wallen-music-following-n-word-video-recorded-by-neighbor\/\" title=\"SiriusXM, Pandora, CMT, iHeartRadio Pull Morgan Wallen Music Following N-Word Video Recorded By Neighbor\">country music industry<\/a> can sometimes overshadow \u200dthe artistry and talent of its musicians.<\/p>\n<p>Her desire to expand beyond the\u2062 country music genre\u200d should come as\u2064 no surprise, \u2063considering her\u200b previous experimentation with\u2062 different genres. Her 2016 album &#8220;Hero&#8221; incorporated elements \u200cof pop, R&#038;B, and even EDM, showcasing her \u200dversatility as an artist. Tracks\u200d like &#8220;80s \u2063Mercedes&#8221; and &#8220;My Church&#8221; became crossover hits on both country\u2063 and pop charts, solidifying Morris&#8217; ability to appeal to a wide \u2064range of listeners.<\/p>\n<h3>A Musical Chameleon<\/h3>\n<p>Morris&#8217; willingness to push boundaries and embrace new sounds sets her apart from many of her country music peers.\u2063 She has collaborated with\u2063 artists from different genres, such as EDM duo Zedd on the hit single &#8220;The Middle,&#8221; which\u200c reached the top of \u200cthe pop\u200c charts. This\u200c crossover success not only exposed her to a broader \u200caudience\u2063 but also demonstrated her ability to adapt and thrive in different musical landscapes.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Morris is not afraid \u200cto \u2062address important social\u2062 and political issues in her music. Her \u20632019 single &#8220;GIRL&#8221; encourages\u2063 female empowerment and self-love, resonating with audiences beyond the country music sphere. She has \u2062also spoken out about LGBTQ+ rights, gun control, and other topics often considered taboo within country music circles. By doing so, \u2062she has solidified herself as a voice for change \u2063and inclusivity in\u200d the \u200cindustry.<\/p>\n<h3>Impacting the Future of Country \u2062Music<\/h3>\n<p>As Morris \u2063expresses her desire to expand beyond country music, \u2063she \u2063is also shaping the future of the genre. She is paving the way for other artists\u200b who may feel confined by\u2064 genre\u2062 restrictions or wish to explore new musical territories. Her success in blending different genres and addressing important issues shows that a \u2063successful career in country music does not have to follow a formulaic path.<\/p>\n<p>Morris&#8217; desire to explore new musical territories is not an abandonment of country music but \u2063rather a natural progression for an artist who refuses to be limited by labels. By expressing her desire to push boundaries\u2063 and make music that resonates with a wider audience,\u200c she is continuing to evolve as a musician and inspire others to \u200cdo \u2063the same.<\/p>\n<h3>The Future \u200bof Maren Morris<\/h3>\n<p>As she looks towards the\u2064 future, Morris is excited about the possibilities that lie ahead. With her upcoming\u200b album &#8220;GOLDMINE,&#8221; she\u2062 plans to continue defying expectations and exploring new sounds. She hopes that \u2064her music will continue to\u2063 connect with listeners on a \u2062deeper level and inspire \u200bthem to embrace\u200c their true selves.<\/p>\n<p>Whether she \u200cremains in the realm of country\u2063 music or\u200c branches out\u200b into other genres,\u2064 one thing is certain\u200c \u2013 Maren Morris will continue to\u2063 leave\u200c a lasting impact on the music industry. Her authenticity, talent, and\u200c willingness \u2062to push boundaries make her\u200b a force to be reckoned with. As she expands\u200d beyond country music, \u2063we can expect nothing but \u200dgreatness from this \u2064trailblazing artist.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Musician Maren Morris desires to explore beyond country music, as she revealed in an interview with the Los Angeles Times. Discussing the genre&#8217;s current state, she acknowledged its recent chart-topping hits like Oliver Anthony&#8217;s &#8220;Rich Men North of Richmond&#8221; and Jason Aldean&#8217;s &#8220;Try.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2034618,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2034617","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2034617","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2034617"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2034617\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2034618"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2034617"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2034617"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2034617"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}