Maren Morris Claps Back At Criticism She’s ‘Not Country’ Enough To Deserve Winning CMA Awards

Chris Willman Music WriterComing into 2020, Maren Morris had already been a massive crossover artist — but with a massive asterisk attached to that. The country star’s previous pop success had been as the featured vocalist on Zedd’s ubiquitous 2018 smash “The Middle.” Could she cut out the middleman, as it were, and strike gold at pop formats on her own?Sony’s New York and L.A.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorWhen Variety Music wasn’t busy breaking huge Taylor Swift stories this week, we’ve been deep in preparing for our version of the Grammys: our annual Hitmakers issue and event, which honors the top songs of the year and, notably, the people behind them.

Maren Morris‘s critics are probably eating their own words right now.

Maren Morris, for all of country music success and accolades, admitted that she doesn’t always feel accepted by the genre.

Maren Morris admitted she doesn’t always feel accepted in the country music industry, but her big night at the 2020 Country Music Association Awards made her feel less insecure.The “Bones” singer, 30, got candid about her self-doubt via Twitter on Friday, November 13.“Coming down from the other night. I am still in awe,” she tweeted.

Maren Morris tripled up at the 2020 CMA Awards on Wednesday night (November 11, 2020), landing top honors.The singer claimed Single of the Year and Song of the Year for The Bones, and was crowned Female Vocalist of the Year over the likes of Miranda Lambert and Carrie Underwood.Eric Church was another big winner, taking home the coveted Entertainer of the Year title after seven-time honoree Garth Brooks requested the withdrawal of his name to give someone else a shot at picking up the

Miranda Lambert belted out a stunning first live performance of “Settling Down” at Wednesday’s 2020 CMA Awards.

including everyone from Maren Morris and Miranda Lambert to Eric Church and Luke Combs.Sure, the whole thing felt a lot more intimate this year with a smaller crowd — consisting of nominated artists and their guests — sitting at socially distanced tables (except when some would stand in place).

Maren Morris is certainly feeling the love! The country songstress had a big night at this year's CMA Awards on Wednesday, and got some enthusiastic support from a few of her fellow artists.Morris delivered a standout performance of her tune «The Bones» and won three awards, including Song of the Year and Single of the Year, both for that same celebrated track.

2020 CMA Awards took over Nashville’s Music City Center on Wednesday, as some of the biggest names in country music celebrated the genre.

Bruce Haring pmc-editorial-managerThis year’s County Music Association Awards at times resembled a classic tune from the genre. There were troubles, people leaving, and much fightin’ and feudin’ going on.Still, the 54th edition of the awards went on as scheduled, emanating from the Music City Center in Nashville with co-hosts Reba McEntire and Darius Rucker.Eric Church won the coveted Entertainer of the Year honors, while The Bones by Maren Morris was Single of the Year.

Maren Morris shared her spotlight with some very deserving women at the 2020 CMA Awards on Wednesday. The singer took home the award for Female Vocalist of the Year, and during her acceptance speech, she took a moment to shout out some “amazing Black women.”

Ingrid Andress got emotional at the CMA Awards on Wednesday night. The 29-year-old singer broke down in tears while concluding her performance of “More Hearts Than Mine.”

Maren Morris is a winner!

Maren Morris shared her spotlight with some very deserving women at the 2020 CMA Awards on Wednesday. The singer took home the award for Female Vocalist of the Year, and during her acceptance speech, she took a moment to shout out some «amazing black women.» «Oh my god.

The winners list has been revealed following the 2020 CMA Awards!

CMA Awards on Wednesday night. The 29-year-old singer broke down in tears while concluding her performance of «More Hearts Than Mine.» Andress stood out on the dark stage in a stunning, sparkly jumpsuit.

Maren Morris is showing off her hot post-baby body!