If you ever wanted to know who is on your favorite singer's playlist, or what albums inspired the latest “it girl” the most, tune in for Marie Claire’s resident music franchise Listen Up. In this interview series, we ask musicians about their listening habits and the specific records that informed their taste—and inherently their journey as an artist.
Maren Morris is currently backstage at The Tonight Show. She's zooming with us in the midst of a hectic week of promotion for her new album D R E A M S I C L E. But while most would be overwhelmed by all the parties and appearances, it's nothing compared to the past few years she’s had. She got divorced, came out as bisexual, and made headlines for criticizing sexism and racism within the country music industry. But through it all, she chose optimism.
