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Maren Morris opens up about decision to leave ‘toxic’ country music scene

Morris is a rare advocate for LGBT+ rights in the country music scene

The Independent UK

‘Dangerous gatekeeping’: why is country music still resistant to diversity?

Grammy-winning star Maren Morris has announced she is leaving the genre that made her famous due to bigotry, revealing an industry still stuck in the past

The Guardian - US

Country singer quits Kentucky festival after organisers ‘express concerns he would promote homosexuality’

Adam Mac was due to headline the Logan County Tobacco and Heritage Festival in Kentucky on 14 October

The Independent UK

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Maren Morris quits country over Trump

Singer describes Jason Aldean's "Try That in a Small Town" as example of country hits designed to "own the libs"

Salon

Country star Maren Morris announces she’s leaving the genre over its role in US culture wars

Morris has been a rare advocate for LGBT+ rights in the country music scene for years

The Independent UK

Country legends The Chicks announce huge outdoor Welsh gig

The country band - formerly known as The Dixie Chicks - will play a gig in the Welsh capital this summer with Grammy-winning Maren Morris

Wales Online

The 2023 Grammy Awards winners list

Beyoncé further cemented herself as Grammys royalty Sunday.

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Grammy winners list 2023: Harry Styles wins album of the year as Beyoncé makes history with most wins

Harry Styles wins album of the year for Harry's House. Earlier, Beyoncé broke the all-time record for the most Grammy wins, with 32, and Dave Chappelle won a Grammy for his controversial Netflix special.

ABC News

Grammy Nominees 2023: Beyonce crowned most nominated artist in history; Adele, Kendrick Lamar, Taylor Swift, BTS in the running for top honours

Beyonce has propelled herself into the highest Grammy echelon: The star singer claimed a leading nine nominations Tuesday, making her tied - with her husband Jay-Z - as the most nominated music act in the history of the awards show.

The Times of India

Full list of 2023 Grammy nominees: Beyonce equals record for most nods of all time; Kendrick Lamar, Adele and ABBA among album of the year nominees

Beyonce leads the nomination count for the 2023 Grammys with nine nods, bringing her total to 88 — equal with husband Jay-Z for the most in history.

ABC News

Country Music Women Keep Raising Hell

Outspoken performers like Maren Morris and Kacey Musgraves continue a tradition of female Western artists who aren’t afraid to rock the boat.

Texas Observer

How Lainey Wilson, an '11-year overnight sensation,' became country music's brightest new star

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Lainey Wilson's first paying gig as a singer was the grand opening of a convenience store in her tiny hometown of Baskin, Louisiana. She was 9 years old, and the job paid 20 bucks.

Los Angeles Times

Maren Morris has a Halloween costume in mind thanks to Tucker Carlson's insult

Months after Fox News anchor Tucker Carlson dubbed her a "lunatic," county star Maren Morris has turned the insult into a Halloween costume — kinda.

Los Angeles Times

Who's that band? Musicians reveal how opening acts get their gigs

MINNEAPOLIS — Opening acts. Music fans tolerate them (might discover a cool new band), venues love them (more time to sell booze and merch), and stars appreciate them (more time to primp and prep).

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Country star Maren Morris: 'I don't feel comfortable going' to the CMA Awards

LOS ANGELES — Maren Morris knew the question was coming.

Los Angeles Times

Maren Morris just turned that Tucker Carlson insult into $100,000 for trans community

"Lunatic country music person."

The Guardian - US

Angels with large ‘wings’ shield students from harm at Utah pride march

Supporters dressed as angels stepped in between people gathered to support Brigham Young University’s queer community and anti-LGBTQ+ protesters

Tribune News Service

Maren Morris raises $100K for LGBTQ causes with ‘Lunatic’ shirts after Tucker Carlson insult amid Brittany Aldean feud

Maren Morris and Brittany Aldean’s feud has hit Fox News, but the country music star is using the headlines to do some good.

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Chicago Sun-Times

Maren Morris taking life, success all in stride

“Even years down the road from now, these songs will feel [timeless] to me, because they are just really coming from a place of lightness,” Morris says of her new album.

The Guardian - UK

Amanda Shires: Take It Like a Man review – reimagining country strong

The frequently epic seventh album from the Nashville iconoclast digs into the sexuality, stoicism and vulnerability of modern womanhood

Chicago Sun-Times

Chris Stapleton brings the thunder to Wrigley Field, even if Mother Nature doesn’t

After a storm threat moves up his set and wipes out two opening acts, country rebel deliver a wide-encompassing set of Southern rock songwriting swagger with a guitar-shredding rock sensibility.

Los Angeles Times

What you won’t be seeing at this year’s Stagecoach festival: the Confederate flag

LOS ANGELES — Stagecoach Music Festival promoter Goldenvoice has banned the Confederate flag and other “divisive symbols” from the desert festival this year in an effort to be more inclusive.

The Independent UK

Stagecoach 2022: How to tune into the live stream

Carrie Underwood, Thomas Rhett, Smokey Robinson, Diplo, Maren Morris and more are playing this weekend’s country music festival in California

The Independent UK

Celebrity birthdays for the week of April 10-17

Celebrities having birthdays during the week of April 10-17 include actor Haley Joel Osment, country singer Maren Morris and rapper Ty Dolla $ign

Los Angeles Times

Here’s the complete list of 2022 Grammy Award winners

The predictions for the 64th Grammy Awards are in and, with a diverse group of nominees, the Recording Academy will honor artists ranging from 95-year-old Tony Bennett to 19-year-old Olivia Rodrigo (both of which have won awards in the Premiere Ceremony) today in Las Vegas.

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