Maren Morris Says She's Taking a Break From Touring, Wants to Write for Broadway

Maren Morris, the 36-year-old country-pop star, says she's done with touring for now, and it's not just because her current dreamGIRL Tour wraps up on August 15 at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium. For Morris, who has spent the last decade touring, the break is about more than just taking a breather, it's about being able to "free think more" and "be in the studio more." In other words, it's time for her to refocus on her craft, and specifically, on writing music that truly speaks to her.

For country music fans, the announcement of Morris's touring hiatus marks the end of an era. Her dreamGIRL Tour has been a showcase for her impressive catalog, featuring songs that have topped the Hot Country Songs chart and earned her a Grammy nomination for best new artist. With her music spanning genres and styles, Morris has built a devoted following, and her fans will surely be sad to see her go. But for Morris, it's time to take a step back and reassess her priorities, and that includes spending more time at home with her 6-year-old son.

As Morris prepares to trade the bright lights of the stage for the quiet of the studio, she's not just looking to take a break from performing. She's also looking to challenge herself creatively, to "figure out what I want to say next." For a singer-songwriter like Morris, who has built her career on her ability to craft catchy, meaningful songs, this is a crucial moment. It's a chance for her to tap into her creative wellspring and produce music that's even more honest, more vulnerable, and more true to herself. And if her past work is any indication, we can expect big things from Morris in the studio.

But Morris isn't just interested in writing music for albums and EPs. She's also eyeing a new frontier: Broadway. As someone who has already branched out into writing for film, she's excited about the prospect of creating music for a live production. "I feel like Broadway, it's just a storytelling medium and you get more time," she says. With her experience in songwriting and her passion for storytelling, it's clear that Morris would be a natural fit for the Great White Way. And who knows? Maybe we'll see her name in lights soon enough.

Morris's hiatus from touring doesn't necessarily mean she's quitting music altogether. Far from it. She's just taking a break to recharge, refocus, and rediscover her creative spark. And when she returns to the stage, we can expect to see a singer-songwriter who's even more confident, more creative, and more courageous than ever before. After all, as Morris herself says, "I'll just get back in the studio and figure out what the eff happens next." With her talent, her drive, and her passion, there's no doubt that Maren Morris will come out swinging, or should we say, singing.

Maren Morris is taking a well-deserved break from touring, and it's anyone's guess what the future holds for this talented singer-songwriter.