Maren Morris: From Country Conscience to Pop Star Plans

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Maren Morris, the award-winning country singer-songwriter, discusses her mission to make the music industry more inclusive and fair. Despite facing backlash and controversy, Morris remains committed to pushing for change within the genre. She traces her inspiration back to The Chicks and their activism, and her involvement in the Highwomen supergroup. Morris acknowledges the deep-rooted inequities in country music and the challenges of effecting change. While she is stepping back from the traditional country radio promotion, she is not leaving the genre and plans to continue her activism and creative pursuits in Nashville.
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