Maren Morris On Morgan Wallen: ‘At Least He Tried To Apologize’
Maren Morris said this week that she might not go to the 2022 CMA Awards in Nashville on November 9th, where she is a nominee for Album of the Year,…
Maren Morris said this week that she might not go to the 2022 CMA Awards in Nashville on November 9th, where she is a nominee for Album of the Year, because of a public political rift with Jason and his wife, Brittany Aldean.
In that same interview with the Los Angeles Times, Maren gave Morgan Wallen credit for making an apology after his drunken racial slur in February 2021 that was caught on video.
When Morgan made the slur, Morris was one of his harshest critics, Tweeting at the time, "It actually IS representative of our town because this isn't his first 'scuffle,' and he just demolished a huge streaming record last month regardless. We all know it wasn't his first time using that word. We keep them rich and protected at all costs with no recourse."
The Los Angeles Times, after discussing her rift with the Aldeans, asked about Wallen, saying, "What do you think of his being reembraced by the Nashville establishment after being caught on video drunkenly using the N-word?
Maren responded, "I don't know how I feel about it, honestly. I've never hated that guy. He made a mistake, and I will say after this Aldean drama, at least Morgan tried to apologize, even if it wasn't perfect. I have to give him that because he didn't have to."
With what seems to be a division in country music politically these days, Morris commented on the fact that maybe there are two country music worlds. She said, "I was talking after all this to Brandi Carlile, who was like, 'It does feel like there are two country musics.' And, I don't know, it should have been heartbreaking to hear that. But I was actually really relieved and encouraged to hear it. It made me feel like, OK, country music on this mainstream level absolutely could be two things, and I've been trying to make it one, and maybe I should stop."
She added, "I don't know if Brandi meant it to be a positive, but I took it as one. It was like a pressure release."
Maren Morris celebrates her 30th birthday today (4/10). Let's take a look at the last couple of years in the new mom's amazing career in country music.
Anna Webber/Getty ImagesKaren Fairchild, Maren Morris, and Thomas Rhett pose for a photo backstage during the 11th Annual ACM Honors at the Ryman Auditorium on August 23, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Terry Wyatt/Getty ImagesMaren Morris performs onstage during the 53rd annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 13, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesMaren Morris performs onstage during the 52nd Academy of Country Music Awards at T-Mobile Arena on April 2, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Kevork Djansezian/Getty ImagesMaren Morris, Dolly Parton and Miley Cyrus perform onstage during the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 10, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.
Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty ImagesMaren Morris attends the 2018 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 20, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesRyan Hurd and Maren Morris, CEO of Sony Music Entertainment Rob Stringer, Chairman and CEO of Sony Music Nashville Randy Goodman, and Manager Janet Weir attend the Sony Music Entertainment 2018 Post-Grammy Reception on January 28, 2018 in New York City.
Erika Goldring/Getty ImagesKeith Urban and Maren Morris pose backstage during the 10th Annual ACM Honors at the Ryman Auditorium on August 30, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Leah Puttkammer/Getty ImagesMaren Morris speaks in the press room of the 53rd annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 13, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Michael Loccisano/Getty ImagesMaren Morris (L) and Ryan Hurd attend the 65th Annual BMI Country awards on November 7, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesT.J. Osborne, John Osborne, Maren Morris, and Eric Church perform onstage during the 60th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Madison Square Garden on January 28, 2018 in New York City.
Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesMaren Morris accepts the Best Country Solo Performance award for 'My Church' onstage during The 59th GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on February 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.
Noam Galai/Getty ImagesMaren Morris performs onstage during 60th Annual GRAMMY Awards - I'm Still Standing: A GRAMMY Salute To Elton John at the Theater at Madison Square Garden on January 30, 2018 in New York City.
Nicholas Hunt/Getty ImagesMaren Morris performs at her “GIRL: The World Tour” at Brooklyn Steel on May 03, 2019 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.
Theo Wargo/Getty ImagesMaren Morris is seen backsage prior to performing exclusively for Hilton Honors members at Gotham Hall on May 11, 2018 in New York City.
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesMaren Morris and Ryan Hurd attend the 53rd annual CMA Awards at the Music City Center on November 13, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesMaren Morris attends the 2018 CMT Artists of The Year at Schermerhorn Symphony Center on October 17, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Rachel Murray/Getty ImagesZedd, Maren Morris and Grey for a Special New Music Video for their Single The Middle to Air as a Commercial During the 60th Annual GRAMMY Awards. Pictured: (L-R) Kyle "Singularity" Trewartha, Michael Trewartha, Maren Morris, and Zedd
Rick Diamond/Getty ImagesMaren Morris and Ryan Hurd attend the 2019 CMT Music Awards at Bridgestone Arena on June 05, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee.
