Maren Morris is candidly sharing her experiences following her divorce from fellow musician Ryan Hurd. In a recent episode of the “Therapuss” podcast, the country star opened up about the challenges that have arisen in her personal life since the split, particularly regarding her friendships within the close-knit Nashville music community.
During her conversation with host Jake Shane, Morris, 35, discussed the complexities of navigating relationships after her marriage to Hurd, 38, came to an end. “In Nashville, you know I’ve been divorced for a little over a year now,” she explained. “It’s a small town and we’re all friends and we all work together, and the music industry is very tiny there.”
Despite maintaining a friendly relationship with Hurd—who she shares a five-year-old son, Hayes, with—Morris acknowledged the awkwardness that can arise when mutual friends feel pressured to take sides. “It is weird because we were together for so long that so many of our friends had to sort of… pick sides?” she said. “I saw a really close friend of my ex’s at a bar a couple of months ago, and I was with my best friend, and we all used to hang out together for a decade or more — and then it’s like, damn, it’s just going to be kind of weird. Maybe it’s just going to be weird for the first few years, I don’t know.”
Morris and Hurd’s relationship began in 2013 during a songwriting session for Tim McGraw’s song “Last Turn Home.” After two years of friendship, their bond blossomed into romance. Hurd proposed to Morris in July 2017, and the couple tied the knot in March 2018. They welcomed their son Hayes two years later. However, in 2023, Morris filed for divorce, which was finalized the following year, with both parents sharing joint custody of their child.
Reflecting on her friendships, Morris noted that her divorce and the isolation of new motherhood have led to some friendships fading away. “When I had my son, I could feel people fall away,” she shared. “New motherhood is already such a lonely time, and you’re very isolated, but I certainly made friends who are moms through the process, and there are some badass bes that got me through a lot of that.”
Despite the challenges, Morris expressed gratitude for the respect and love that remains between her and Hurd. In a previous appearance on the “Dear Chelsea” podcast, she remarked, “I’m lucky that we love each other so much still. We have the highest respect, but also there is that devastation that two people who love each other that much can’t make it work in the real world. It’s always going to be multifaceted. I think, ultimately, we both knew it was probably going to be better this way, which is a success.”
Morris’s openness about her experiences resonates with many fans who admire her resilience and authenticity. As she continues to navigate her new normal, she remains focused on co-parenting with Hurd and fostering a supportive environment for their son.
In the world of celebrity relationships, the complexities of love and friendship are often magnified, making Morris’s story all the more relatable. As she moves forward, her journey serves as a reminder that even in the face of heartbreak, it is possible to find strength and maintain respect for those we once held dear.