Photo — Maren Morris: Own work (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Jason Aldean: https://www.flickr.com/photos/morgancwilliams1/13097342104/ (CC BY 2.0)
The Short Version
A public dispute emerged in August 2022 after Maren Morris criticized social media comments regarding transgender youth posted by Jason Aldean's wife, Brittany Aldean. The tension expanded to include Morris's public criticism of Jason Aldean's single 'Try That in a Small Town' and wider discussions about politics within country music.
Latest Development
PinkNews Covers Morris and Cassadee Pope Social Media Posts
PinkNews reported on Instagram photos shared by Maren Morris and Cassadee Pope, noting their ongoing friendship after both had spoken out against Brittany Aldean's 2022 comments.
July 9, 2026 · Reported
The Beef
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July 9, 2026
PinkNews Covers Morris and Cassadee Pope Social Media Posts
ReportedPinkNews reported on Instagram photos shared by Maren Morris and Cassadee Pope, noting their ongoing friendship after both had spoken out against Brittany Aldean's 2022 comments.
Source ↗January 15, 2026
Morris Discusses Fan Backlash and Political Views
Public statementIn a TikTok video reported by Beliefnet, Maren Morris stated that she had lost fans over her political stances in country music, maintaining that artists must reflect reality through their work.
Source ↗August 21, 2024
Morris Reaffirms 'Insurrection Barbie' Comment
Public statementDuring an interview on Cosmopolitan's 'Cheap Shots' series, Maren Morris stated she did not regret her 2022 tweet directed at Brittany Aldean and confirmed she stood by her remark.
Source ↗July 24, 2024
Brittany and Jason Aldean Address Feud on Podcast
Public statementOn an episode of the 'Try That in a Small Town Podcast,' Brittany Aldean discussed the 2022 friction with Maren Morris, stating that Morris had targeted her business and alleging that Morris and her social circle had targeted her online.
Source ↗2023
Morris Criticizes Jason Aldean's Single 'Try That in a Small Town'
Public statementIn a 2023 interview cited by Beliefnet, Maren Morris claimed that Jason Aldean's song 'Try That in a Small Town' was streamed by listeners out of political spite. Morris also announced her departure from mainstream country music, citing systemic industry biases.
Source ↗August 28, 2022
Maren Morris Criticizes Brittany Aldean Over Gender Comments
Public statementAfter Brittany Aldean posted a social media video referencing gender identity and her 'tomboy phase,' Maren Morris responded on X (formerly Twitter), referring to Aldean as 'Insurrection Barbie' and criticizing her hair extension business. Brandi Carlile publicly supported Morris's comments.
Source ↗
Where It Stands
Cooling Off. The conflict has largely cooled into broader cultural commentary, with Morris speaking publicly about stepping back from country music and losing fans over her political views, while both camps maintain their respective positions.
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Sources
- 1.SourcePinkNews Covers Morris and Cassadee Pope Social Media Posts · Jul 9, 2026
- 2.SourceMorris Discusses Fan Backlash and Political Views · Jan 15, 2026
- 3.SourceMorris Reaffirms 'Insurrection Barbie' Comment · Aug 21, 2024
- 4.SourceBrittany and Jason Aldean Address Feud on Podcast · Jul 24, 2024
- 5.SourceMorris Criticizes Jason Aldean's Single 'Try That in a Small Town' ·
- 6.SourceMaren Morris Criticizes Brittany Aldean Over Gender Comments · Aug 28, 2022
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