Maren Morris on Why Coming Up in Country Music Is “Like Indoctrination” and Feeling “Safe” Performing Live With Taylor Swift

 

Maren Morris Says Coming Up in Country Music Is “Like Indoctrination”

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Maren Morris is leaving country music. In a recent interview with the Los Angeles Times, the singer-songwriter said that she feels like she's "said everything she can say" in the genre, and that she's ready to move on.

Morris has been a vocal critic of the country music industry in recent years, calling out its sexism, racism, and homophobia. She's also been outspoken about her support for LGBTQ rights and gun control.

In the interview, Morris said that she feels like the country music industry is "like indoctrination." She said that young artists are taught to conform to a certain image and sound, and that those who don't are often blacklisted.

"I've kind of said everything I can say," Morris said. "I'm not sure if I need to keep fighting that fight anymore. I'm not sure if I have anything else to say."

Morris is not the first country music artist to leave the genre in recent years. Other artists who have left include the Dixie Chicks, Kacey Musgraves, and Lil Nas X.

All of these artists have left for different reasons, but they all have one thing in common: they're all tired of the country music industry's conservative values and lack of diversity.

Maren Morris Feels “Safe” Performing With Taylor Swift

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Maren Morris also spoke about her recent experience performing with Taylor Swift on her Eras tour. Morris said that she felt "safe" performing with Swift, and that it was a "joyful" experience.

"It's such a supportive crowd," Morris said. "90% women and 10% gays and dads. I've never felt so safe at a live show before."

Morris said that she was also impressed by Swift's professionalism and her ability to connect with her audience.

"She's such a pro," Morris said. "She knows how to put on a great show. And she knows how to make her fans feel loved."

Morris's comments about the country music industry and her experience performing with Taylor Swift are a reflection of the changing landscape of the genre. As more and more artists speak out against the industry's conservative values and lack of diversity, it's likely that we'll see more artists like Morris leave the genre in the future.