Maren Morris on new album 'Humble Quest': 'I think people are going to be surprised'
Fox News
The Grammy-winning Texas-born singer’s openness on sexuality, femininity, politics and her acknowledgement of country music’s racist history has put a target on her back, mostly from anonymous online critics.
"If people are expecting some giant (expletive) pop record, I think they are going to be surprised," said Morris from her home in Nashville, Tennessee. "But I think that it’s still very much me."
"Humble Quest," coming out Friday, reflects Morris’ personal growth after two popular albums and multi-platinum hits that centered her as an outspoken and genre-fluid star in a rapidly changing country music landscape. The Grammy-winning Texas-born singer’s openness on sexuality, femininity, politics and her acknowledgement of country music’s racist history has put a target on her back as well, mostly from anonymous online critics.