Grammy award singer Maren Morris lent her pipes to the 2024 Democratic National Convention after finding her voice as an activist.
Morris took to the national convention stage Wednesday night ahead of some of the most prominent names in the Democratic party and former Trumpers. Country music has often been associated with conservative stereotypes, but Morris is among the artists who have worked to show that country music is broader than stereotypes. She’s an advocate for ethnic and gender-based American minorities and has not been afraid to call out fellow musicians (or their spouses) for transphobic comments.
“I am honored to be performing at the Democratic National Convention for the first time ever. It’s a moment where we, as a country, can come together and hear rational plans for the future of women’s and LGBTQ rights. We can be inspired by people’s stories and navigate a safe path forward for our children,” Morris said to The Tennessean.
Who is Maren Morris?
Morris is an award-winning country and pop artist. And while Morris may have gained her chops in the country industry, she decided to leave country music in 2023.
In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, Morris said the country music industry is unwilling to own up to its history of racism and misogyny and to be more accepting of women, queer people and people of color.
“I thought I’d like to burn it to the ground and start over,” she said to the Los Angeles Times. “But it’s burning itself down without my help.”
Morris has also not been afraid to talk about her progressive beliefs and has spoken, often times loudly, on LGBTQ+ rights and gender-affirming health care.
