Maren Morris Bids Farewell to Country Music: "Time to Move On"
Grammy-winning artist Maren Morris has announced her decision to leave country music, citing the growing socio-political divide within the genre and the right-leaning views of some artists and fans. Morris expressed her frustration with the celebration of misogyny, racism, homophobia, and transphobia, particularly during the Trump years. She also criticized the consumption of country songs as a means of owning the libs and using music as a toxic weapon in culture wars. Morris has been a vocal advocate for diversity, inclusion, and progress within country music, but now feels it's time to walk away from the parts that no longer make her happy.