From his love of the Allman Brothers Band to the time he quoted Bob Dylan lyrics at the 1976 Democratic convention, Jimmy Carter’s bond with music was undeniable and part of his counter-culture appeal. That connection will be further cemented with “Jimmy Carter 100: A Celebration in Song,” a multi-act …
Read More »Maren Morris Isn't Making That Mistake Again on New Song 'I Hope I Never Fall in Love'
Maren Morris is back with another new song, “I Hope I Never Fall in Love,” from her upcoming EP Intermission. The song is anchored by a slowed-down take on the classic drumbeat from the Ronettes’ “Be My Baby,” but — as the song’s title suggests — Morris is more interested …
Read More »Maren Morris Comes Out as Bisexual: 'Happy to Be the B in LGBTQ+'
Maren Morris told followers on Instagram that she’s bisexual. In a post this weekend following a tour stop in Phoenix, Morris wrote, “Happy to be the B in LGBTQ+.” LGBTQ+ is an acronym for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer, with the plus sign symbolizing other sexual identities. Morris also …
Read More »Maren Morris Becomes Stephen Colbert's Vocal Coach During National Anthem Duet on 'Late Show'
Maren Morris‘ Grammy-winning talent and Stephen Colbert’s relentless commitment to the bit made them the perfect pair of collaborators on the latest episode of The Late Show. Mid-interview, Morris and Colbert launched into a duet of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” prompted by the singer sharing stories about the weird places she …
Read More »Maren Morris' Next Tour Is Entirely in the Hands of Her Fans
Concertgoers will get the chance to pick Maren Morris‘ set lists on her upcoming RSVP Redux tour. The tour, on which Morris will also celebrate the fifth anniversary of her Girl album, continues the tradition she began on her RSVP tour in 2020. Each night of the tour, which kicks …
Read More »Maren Morris Reimagines Billy Idol's 'Dancing With Myself' for Singles Awareness Day
Maren Morris reimagines Billy Idol’s classic “Dancing With Myself” as a new wave bop in a video celebrating Singles Awareness Day. The visual finds Morris alone (naturally) in Nashville’s famed Grimey’s record store, where the singer peruses the shelves and performs a New Order-ed take on the 1981 hit to …
Read More »Brittney Spencer Is Ready to Prove It
Like most singers new in town, Brittney Spencer spent the bulk of her first decade in Nashville paying dues. She busked to passersby, sang backup for Carrie Underwood, and carved out a space for provocative songwriting in the city’s Christian worship-music community. Then, in 2020, in the wake of country …
Read More »Maren Morris Advocates for Being 'Giant Pain in the Ass' to Make Change in Industry
Maren Morris received the Changemaker Award during Variety’s Hitmakers event on Saturday in Los Angeles. The singer reflected on her newfound freedom addressed on her new EP, The Bridge, which she has described as representing a “liberating phase” in her life, and earlier this year, sheapologized for country music’s treatment …
Read More »Maren Morris Axes Down 'The Tree' With Brittney Spencer, Mickey Guyton on 'Fallon'
Maren Morris stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday to perform “The Tree” with fellow artists Mickey Guyton and Brittney Spencer. The single is one of two new tracks from her EP The Bridge. “Do you feel that?/Heart letting go of the weight it’s been holding,” sings …
Read More »Maren Morris Files for Divorce From Husband Ryan Hurd
No beloved couple has been left unscathed this year: Maren Morris and husband of five years Ryan Hurd are the latest famous pair headed for divorce. According to Us Weekly, Morris filed for divorce on Oct. 2 citing “irreconcilable differences.” They legally separated the same day as the filing and …
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