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Maren Morris sat down with Kyle Meredith backstage at Bourbon and Beyond to talk about herself intermediate EPa stunning reflection of life in constant change. It's been a whirlwind since Morris' release. Humble Searchwith the singer-songwriter making bold changes in her career and life. As he told Meredith, “You'll have to sacrifice your old life to get to the new one.” Listen above or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Morris described Rest as an appetizer of what is to come, although its emotional weight has a great impact. A standout “I Hope I Never Fall in Love” channels raw anguish, with Morris pushing his voice to a harsh, heartbreaking edge. “It needed that desperation and that anger,” he said.
The title of the EP speaks of the moment: a pause, but not a stop. Morris is immersed in the creative process, balancing new writing journeys with festival performances. “At the end of the day, I'm still an album girl,” she said, clearly inspired by the wave of powerful women dominating the charts. But he's in no hurry: this new chapter unfolds on his terms.
What if you're wondering how Morris navigates the creative gray areas? When he noticed a melody in Girl resembled Dolly Parton's “9 to 5,” she reached out with an offer to share the publishing rights. Parton's response? Pure doll. “She refused,” Morris said, smiling. “But that's the kind of respect one should have between writers.” With RestMorris is proving that he has a lot more to say, and he says it in his own way.
Listen to Maren Morris discuss Rest and above, or watch the interview below. (We also conducted the video interview in early October – check it out.) Stay up to date with the latest episodes by following Kyle Meredith with… on your favorite podcast platform; Also, check out all the series on the Consequence Podcast Network.
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