Maren Morris Skips 2024 CMT Music Awards for Book Tour, Reflects on Country Music Exit
Despite being nominated, Maren Morris missed the 2024 CMT Music Awards to kick off her children's book tour, amid her ongoing reevaluation of her relationship with country music.
- 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.
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