
Maren Morris Discusses Her Departure From Country Music, the Industry's Response & What She Thinks About Artists Who Stay

Maren Morris opened up about moving on from the country music industry.
The 34-year-old musician was outspoken about having differences with other country music stars over the years. However, in 2023 she cemented her departure with the release of her songs “The Tree” and “Get the Hell Out of Here.”
In a new interview, Maren addressed the decision and what led to it. She also addressed how the industry responded, saying that she felt “alone” at first.
Keep reading to find out more…
“It was a little like a limb being cut off,” she told The Hollywood Reporter. “My life has changed immensely from that choice. But it’s for the best.”
Maren continued, saying that her departure “wasn’t really a plan for me.”
What happened? “I was just starting to see my voice get smaller and smaller and the ceiling lower and lower. I just felt like, ‘I’m...
The 34-year-old musician was outspoken about having differences with other country music stars over the years. However, in 2023 she cemented her departure with the release of her songs “The Tree” and “Get the Hell Out of Here.”
In a new interview, Maren addressed the decision and what led to it. She also addressed how the industry responded, saying that she felt “alone” at first.
Keep reading to find out more…
“It was a little like a limb being cut off,” she told The Hollywood Reporter. “My life has changed immensely from that choice. But it’s for the best.”
Maren continued, saying that her departure “wasn’t really a plan for me.”
What happened? “I was just starting to see my voice get smaller and smaller and the ceiling lower and lower. I just felt like, ‘I’m...
- 1/11/2025
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
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