Country music sensations Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd are parting ways after a five-year marriage.
Morris, who wed Hurd in March 2018, filed for divorce in Tennessee on October 2, citing “irreconcilable differences.” According to Davidson County court records, Morris mentioned that they were living together until the day of the filing, along with their 3-year-old son, Hayes. In her divorce filing, Morris requested the enforcement of their prenuptial agreement and joint custody of their son.
Morris, who welcomed her son on March 23, 2020, during the early days of the pandemic, has been open about her experiences over the years.
In an interview, she discussed her struggles with postpartum depression after Hayes’s birth. She spoke of the challenges she faced during that time, not only with postpartum depression but also with finding her own worth independently.
Morris also noted that she and Hurd continued to write music during that period, much of which reflected a somber tone.
She noted that her then-husband played a pivotal role in helping her overcome what she referred to as her “pandemic doldrum.” “He assisted me through music and meaningful conversations in finding my way to a brighter place,” she shared. Subsequently, the singer spoke out about the challenges of plastic surgery and the unrealistic expectations imposed on women regarding post-pregnancy recovery.
She has also recently announced her decision to take a step back from the country music scene. In an interview on The New York Times’ “Popcast” podcast released on October 4, Morris revealed that she had recognized a “toxic” environment within the Nashville music industry. She expanded on this, stating, “I don’t want to say farewell, but I can no longer engage with the detrimental elements of this institution.
While expressing her fondness for Nashville in general, she did highlight particular problematic sectors.
“In Nashville, we have incredibly gifted songwriters, and that aspect won’t change.”
However, I couldn’t continue with this kind of circus, feeling the need to tolerate and excuse inappropriate behavior and just brush it off.
Particularly after 2020, I couldn’t do it. I’ve undergone changes. Many aspects of me changed that year.” She also mentioned that she is now focused on pursuing her own path and has requested her team not to submit her work for future country music award shows.
She clarified, “I’m not turning my back on country music fans. That’s not my intention. It’s specific segments of the music industry from which I need to distance myself.”
