Country music star Maren Morris made history by becoming the first artist from the genre to receive the Excellence in Media Award from GLAAD for her advocacy and support of the LGBTQ+ community. Morris has frequently used her platform to encourage inclusivity and has called out hate speech targeting the LGBTQ+ community. During the GLAAD Media Awards, Morris spoke about her teenage years and how the queer community supported her, making her feel safe and seen. She also referenced her feud with Tucker Carlson, who referred to her as a “lunatic” during an episode of Tucker Carlson Tonight. Morris turned Carlson’s insult into a T-shirt, raising $150,000 for LGBTQ+ charities.
In her acceptance speech, Morris stated that promoting diversity could open up country music to a wider fan base. She thanked LGBTQ+ audiences for making her feel safe and said she would spend the rest of her career “settling up.” Morris also called on other artists within the industry to be more supportive of diversity, “even if you lose some along the way.” Morris’s message of inclusivity won over the crowd, inspiring several standing ovations throughout the event.
Morris has repeatedly voiced her unwavering support of the LGBTQ+ community. Last September, Tucker Carlson labelled Morris a “lunatic” and a “fake country music singer” during a furore over comments made on social media by Jason Aldean’s wife Brittany about transgender rights. Morris responded by designing a T-shirt featuring a label given to her by Carlson, with all proceeds going to GLAAD and Trans Lifeline.
In her new song “Better Than We Left Off,” Morris sings, “It might be hard for some to believe, but love is love, it’s all you need.” Morris has used her music to challenge country music’s historic treatment of its LGBTQ+ members and promote the message of inclusivity. Along with her advocacy for the community, Morris has also been a vocal critic of Fox News’s coverage of Covid-19 and political issues.
For Morris, love is not something she stands for in just her music, but everywhere she goes. She has made it her mission to bring people together and advocate for a more inclusive world. Her message has resonated with a diverse audience, and her inspiring speech at the GLAAD Media Awards proves that Morris is more than just a talented artist; she is also a vocal advocate for positive change.
In closing, Morris’s call for inclusivity in the music industry is something that needs to be taken seriously. Opening doors for more diverse artists and uplifting the voices of marginalized communities can only help to make the music industry and the world, a better place. By using her platform for positive change, Morris has set an example for all those seeking to promote inclusivity and acceptance. So, let us all take a page out of Morris’s book and work together towards a more inclusive world.
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