Maren Morris Quits Country Music Over ‘Wokeness’ Concerns

Country music star Maren Morris announced her departure from the genre, citing its lack of “wokeness” and her feud with Jason Aldean as contributing factors.

Morris, known for her support of transgender activists, expressed feeling scrutinized as a woman in country music.

In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, she criticized the “hyper-masculine” branch of country music, dubbing it “butt rock.” Morris also linked her decision to her disdain for Donald Trump’s presidency, claiming it exposed biases.

She accused fans of streaming popular songs like Aldean’s “Try That In A Small Town” out of spite, using music as a “toxic weapon” in culture wars. Morris now faces the challenge of winning over a new fan base as she moves away from country music.