Maren Morris on Intermission and Big Life Changes: Podcast

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Maren Morris sat down with Kyle Meredith backstage at Bourbon and Beyond to talk about her Intermission EP, a stunning reflection of life in flux. It’s been a whirlwind since Morris released Humble Quest, with the singer-songwriter making bold changes to her career and life. As she told Meredith, “You’re going to have to sacrifice your old life to get to your new one.” Listen above or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Morris described Intermission as an appetizer of what’s to come, though its emotional weight packs a full-course punch. A standout “I Hope I Never Fall in Love” channels raw heartbreak, with Morris pushing her vocals to a gritty, soul-baring edge. “It needed that desperation and anger,” she said.

The EP’s title speaks to the moment: a pause, but hardly a stop. Morris is deep in the creative process, balancing new writing trips with festival performances. “At the end of the day, I’m still an album girl,” she said, clearly inspired by the wave of powerhouse women dominating the charts. But she’s not rushing—this new chapter is unfolding on her terms.

And if you’re wondering how Morris navigates the creative gray zones? When she realized a melody on Girl resembled Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5,” she reached out with an offer to share publishing rights. Parton’s response? Pure Dolly. “She declined,” Morris said, grinning. “But that’s the kind of writer-to-writer respect you have to have.” With Intermission, Morris is proving she has plenty more to say—and she’s saying it her way.

Listen to Maren Morris discuss Intermission and more above, or watch the interview below. (We also ran the video interview earlier in October; check it out.) Keep up on all the latest episodes by following Kyle Meredith With… on your favorite podcast platform; plus, check out all the series on the Consequence Podcast Network.