American singer Maren Morris is facing criticism from netizens after complaining about country music being too patriotic. Aside from this, she even said that she'll leave the genre.
Of course, many of her bashers were glad with her decision, saying she didn't deserve to be a country singer. With this issue worsening, what does country music really mean?
Maren Morris To Quit Country Music, Complains It's Getting Too Patriotic
According to Fox News' latest report, Morris recently announced that she will no longer write or sing country songs. The 33-year-old musician claimed that this genre is having an existential crisis.
She made this comment as she believes that country music is getting too closely tied to American freedom and patriotism.
Critics, such as Lee Greenwood, bashed her statements, saying that complaining about country music being "too patriotic" means that she doesn't understand this genre at all.
Greenwood said that country music-from name itself-is about loving one's country and fellowmen.
But, the American singer's comment indeed comes during a time when the United States is focusing on politics and experiencing worsening racism, social conflicts, and other societal problems.
Lee Greenwood-the American singer who wrote the article for Fox Explained that since country music reflects the country, the songs under this genre today are just showing what's happening in America.
He provided an example, which is the controversial song of Jason Aldean, "Try That In a Small Town." Greenwood clarified that this song wasn't a racist tome.
Instead, it's about the change in the law enforcement landscape, police defunding, and the mass looting happening in the United States since 2020.
What Maren Morris Specifically Said
NBC News reported that Maren Morris announced her departure from the country music genre during an interview with the Los Angeles Times.
"After the Trump years, people's biases were on full display," said the millennial country singer.
"They were proud to be misogynistic and racist and homophobic and transphobic," she added.
After hearing her statements, many netizens shared their disappointments and anger on Twitter (now called X) and other social media platforms.
One of them said that the country music genre made Morris who she is today and she is still an "ungrateful b*tch." Another X user sarcastically said that she isn't famous anyway.
Meanwhile, other netizens are saying harsh words against Maren, saying that she is the "biggest piece of sh*t" on this planet right now and no one is going to miss her if she leaves the country music genre.
You can check the X posts below to see more of their comments about the latest issue of Maren Morris.
Nobody knew her anyway
— Obee (@OfficialComent) October 5, 2023
I think it's funny how Maren Morris always has something to say about free-thinking people now that she has money and no real worries. Yet I remember the first time I saw her on TV. Country music made her who she is. Now she's an ungrateful bitch. pic.twitter.com/8QSEwuP2LE
— Joie Monfort (@jj_lotta1973) October 7, 2023
Maren Morris complains country music is about love of country – but that's precisely the pointhttps://t.co/4RV4DE2bvo
— Amy Suzette (@AmySuzette2) October 15, 2023
I was tempted to buy a t-shirt that said “Try that in a small Town” and wear it someplace I knew some liberals heads would explode 🤯 😜😂 !
