Amid LGBTQ+ Pride Month, American singer and songwriter Maren Morris has confirmed that that she identifies as bisexual.
The 34 year old star disclosed this in a post via social media on Sunday.
Sharing pictures from a concert in Phoenix, Arizona, Morris wrote, “happy to be the B in LGBTQ+,”happy pride.”
She also re-posted posts from other celebrities congratulating her on coming out and living as her most authentic self.
Recall that in October 2023, the singer filed for divorce from her ex-husband of five years, Ryan Hurd, citing irreconcilable differences.
The former couple, who have a son named Hayes, 4, finalized their divorce three months later in January 2024.
Morris has been a strong supporter of the LGBTQ+ community. In a June 2023 interview with Billboard, she discussed the numerous anti-LGBTQ+ bills being considered at the state levels in the U.S.
She also expressed the need for country stars to stand up for queer people.
“I have heard the term ‘Shut up and sing’ more times than I can count — that’s always the cutesy little threat that they like to make.
“So I would say to my peers who are artists and to record-label heads, publishers, songwriters: I don’t think any of us got into this art form to be an activist, but that’s ultimately thrust upon you to exist in this space and to feel like you can sleep at night,” said Morris.
She continued, “You’re going to lose fans along the way — that is just part and parcel of being public-facing.
“But there is a lane that you’re widening; I see it year over year at my shows, the crowd feels so diverse and so safe. I know everyone likes money, but is it worth your biography saying that you never picked a side because both sides pay money to buy a T-shirt?”
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