Maren Morris recently voiced her support for drag shows as wholesome family entertainment during a recent appearance on Saturday’s “The Kelly Clarkson Show.”
The country music star referenced a law in Tennessee that prohibits drag performances in places accessible to children. She recalled her experience when she took her son to a benefit drag show event held at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.
“Last year, when Bridgestone was enforcing a drug ban in Tennessee, we were doing charity work at Bridgestone,” Morris said. kelly clarkson. “There were drag queens throughout, which was fun, and one actually danced with me when I was singing the song ‘The Middle.’ And it was just amazing and fun.”
“My son loved watching me, sitting in the makeup chair and being fascinated by the colors. It was completely harmless,” she added.
The “My Church” singer also shared insight into her personal life, revealing how her son is fascinated by color while sitting in the makeup chair and sharing these moments. He has made it clear that he views it as a completely harmless celebration of artistic expression.
“But I think it’s a great expression of artistry, so I think it’s great to normalize it and make it look like these are people who love to dress up,” the country singer said. continued. “It was an all-ages show, so it was completely family-friendly.”
Morris, who has faced her fair share of criticism since her debut single in 2016, also spoke about her evolution into an activist, especially since becoming a mother. (Related: Halsey, Maren Morris and others call for people to stop joking about Kanye’s ‘bipolar disorder’)
“I never set out to be an activist or an advocate in this way,” Morris said. “That crystallized when I became a mother…I want to continue doing music forever, but I want to do it on my own terms. Standing up for those who really need a megaphone If it costs the fans, I don’t care if they don’t come to the show.”
