With her fourth studio album Dreamsicle set to drop Friday, Grammy-winning singer Maren Morris is stepping into a bold new chapter—one marked by vulnerability, self-discovery and unapologetic authenticity.
In a recent interview with The Zoe Report, Morris opened up about her bisexuality for the first time publicly, reflecting on how the journey has helped her connect more deeply with herself—and with her fans.
“I’ve always known that I am attracted to men and women,” Morris said. After years of heterosexual relationships and navigating the conservative world of Nashville country music, she admitted she never felt “brave enough” to speak her truth. “That was just a facet of me that I didn’t think I wanted private anymore,” she added. “I wanted to be able to connect with my fans and my queer community.”
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That connection, she said, became a lifeline. Following her 2023 divorce and high-profile departure from mainstream country, Morris found healing through queer friendships and creative collaborations—including with the band MUNA, co-writing the sultry, synth-driven track “Push Me Over.” The song includes a wink of a lyric—“sittin’ on the fence feels good between my legs”—that’s already making waves. Morris is more than ready for the discourse.
“Especially in a time where you’re in this free-for-all post-divorce reckoning,” she said, “being honest and being vulnerable is the only way that you find community.”
From Nashville Rebel to Queer Trailblazer
Morris has long worn the hat of ally and advocate. In 2023, she was honored by GLAAD with its Excellence in Media Award and made headlines when she distanced herself from country music altogether. At the time, she called out the genre’s embrace of bigotry during Trump’s presidency, telling the Los Angeles Times, “It just revealed who people really were and that they were proud to be misogynistic and racist and homophobic and transphobic.”
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Her official coming-out moment arrived in June 2024 via a now-deleted Instagram post. Alongside a photo of her waving Pride flags during her RSVP Redux Tour stop in Phoenix, she wrote, “Happy to be the B in the LGBTQ+,” and wished fans a “Happy Pride.” (Her page has since been scrubbed of all posts prior to March 2025, suggesting a fresh start rather than regret.)
A New Era Begins
With Dreamsicle, Morris invites listeners into a world shaped by queer joy, unfiltered honesty, and emotional growth. She’s not asking for permission—and certainly not following anyone else’s script.
The album drops May 9, and it marks more than just a new release. It’s a reclamation.
