Overview

• Maren Morris was absent from the 2024 CMT Music Awards, opting to start her book tour for 'Addie Ant Goes on an Adventure' in New York.
• The country singer was nominated for CMT Performance of the Year alongside Hozier but lost to Jelly Roll.
• Morris has expressed a desire to distance herself from the country music industry, citing its 'toxic parts' and her wish to leave them behind.
• Despite announcing her exit from country music, Morris emphasizes she's not leaving the genre entirely but seeks to change its toxic dynamics.
• Morris recently finalized her divorce from Ryan Hurd, with whom she shares a 4-year-old son, Hayes.