Maren Morris Raises Over $100,000 for Trans Rights Groups Amid Feud With Brittany Aldean

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After being insulted as a "lunatic country music person" by Tucker Carlson for her support of the transgender community, Maren Morris has used the snub to raise over $150,000 for GLAAD’s Transgender Media Program and Trans Lifeline. It all traces back to an Instagram post made by Brittany Aldean, wife of country music performer Jason Aldean.

After calling out the transphobia that another celebrity displayed in an online remark, Maren Morris was called a “lunatic country music person” on Fox News. The singer decided to slap the slogan on a T-shirt, sell it as merch and donate all proceeds to Trans causes. The result? More than $100,000 dollars in donations. It […]

Country music star Maren Morris has raised more than $100,000 for transgender causes after speaking out for trans rights and being blasted for doing so.Morris is selling T-shirts bearing the words “Lunatic Country Music Person” and the phone number for Trans Lifeline, with proceeds being divided between the lifeline and GLAAD’s Transgender Media Program. Morris was called a “lunatic country music person” by Fox News host Tucker Carlson after she responded to anti-trans comments from Brittany Aldean, wife of country singer Jason Aldean. Brittany Aldean had posted August 23 on Instagram, “I’d really like to thank my parents for not changing my gender when I went through my tomboy phase.

Maren Morris’ “lunatic” t-shirt line has raised over $100,000 for trans organisations in light of her feud with Brittany Aldean and Fox News host Tucker Carlson.

Following his wife’s viral transphobic Instagram comments, it looks like country singer Jason Aldean is not getting off scot-free.The Grammy-Award nominee’s public relations firm, The GreenRoom, has “stepped away” from working with the ‘If I Didn’t Love You’ artist, according to Billboard.The firm’s co-owner Tyne Parrish opened up about their decision, telling the publication, “Music has always been and remains The GreenRoom’s core focus, so we had to make the difficult decision after 17 years to step away from representing Jason.”Parrish added, “We aren’t the best people for the gig anymore, but will always be big fans of his music — he is one of the greatest live entertainers in country music.”Though Parrish did not explicitly reveal why the company was choosing to walk away, the news comes one week after Aldean’s wife, singer Brittany Kerr Aldean, posted an Instagram video that gained backlash for its anti-trans rhetoric.On August 23, Brittney shared a “before and after” makeup video, thanking her parents for “not changing my gender.”“I’d really like to thank my parents for not changing my gender when I went through my tomboy phase," Brittney wrote on Instagram. "I love this girly life.”Aldean commented on his wife’s post with a laughing emoji, adding,“Lmao!! Im glad they didn’t too, cause you and I wouldn’t have worked out.”The damaging comments didn’t go unnoticed by the country music community — which is primarily a right-leaning industry — especially amongst two high-profile country artists. “You'd think celebs with beauty brands would see the positives in including LGBTQ+ people in their messaging, '' Cassadee Pope wrote on Instagram Story and Twitter.

Maren Morris has turned an insult from Tucker Carlson into an opportunity to raise funds that help people in the transgender community. The Grammy award-winning singer and songwriter got into the Fox News host’s radar after an online feud with digital influencer Brittany Aldean, wife of country singer Jason Aldean.

launched a T-shirt that reads “Maren Morris: Lunatic Country Music Person,” followed by the phone number for the Trans Lifeline hotline. All sales proceeds are to be split between the Trans Lifeline and GLAAD’s Transgender Media Program.

Tucker Carlson insulted Maren Morris for sticking up for trans youth — now, you can stick up for them by buying this shirt.

Maren Morris has raised $100,000 for transgender charities. The 32-year-old singer has launched a range of T-shirts to benefit trans rights groups Trans Lifeline and GLAAD's Transgender Media Program and took to social media on Saturday (03. 09.

Maren Morris is wearing the «lunatic» label as a badge of honor. So much so, the country star's launching a t-shirt line with the Tucker Carlson-inspired moniker, with all proceeds benefiting trans rights groups.The «Circles Around This Town» singer took to Instagram on Friday and posted a photo of a black T-shirt with the words «Maren Morris Lunatic Country Music Person» and the phone number «877-565-8860.» That number directs callers to Trans Line Life, a non-profit organization that offers emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis.Trans Line Life is also one of the two organizations that'll benefit from sales of Morris' new merch.

Maren Morris is leaning into being called a “lunatic” by Tucker Carlson.

Following his wife’s viral transphobic Instagram comments, it looks like country singer Jason Aldean is not getting off scot-free.The Grammy-Award nominee’s public relations firm, The GreenRoom, has “stepped away” from working with the ‘If I Didn’t Love You’ artist, according to Billboard.The firm’s co-owner Tyne Parrish opened up about their decision, telling the publication, “Music has always been and remains The GreenRoom’s core focus, so we had to make the difficult decision after 17 years to step away from representing Jason.”Parrish added, “We aren’t the best people for the gig anymore, but will always be big fans of his music — he is one of the greatest live entertainers in country music.”Though Parrish did not explicitly reveal why the company was choosing to walk away, the news comes one week after Aldean’s wife, singer Brittany Kerr, posted an Instagram video that gained backlash for its anti-trans rhetoric.On August 23, Kerr shared a “before and after” makeup video, thanking her parents for “not changing my gender.”“I’d really like to thank my parents for not changing my gender when I went through my tomboy phase," Kerr wrote on Instagram. "I love this girly life.”Aldean commented on his wife’s post with a laughing emoji, adding,“Lmao!! Im glad they didn’t too, cause you and I wouldn’t have worked out.”The damaging comments didn’t go unnoticed by the country music community — which is primarily a right-leaning industry — especially amongst two high-profile country artists. “You'd think celebs with beauty brands would see the positives in including LGBTQ+ people in their messaging, '' Cassadee Pope wrote on Instagram Story and Twitter.

Country crooner Jason Aldean is on his own right now — at least as far as publicity and public relations are concerned.

Maren Morris isn't backing down from her online feud with Brittany Aldean. On Thursday, Jason Aldean's wife was a guest on Fox News' and doubled down on her beliefs regarding transgender children. «I'm advocating for children,» Brittany said on the show.

Brittany Aldean, the wife of country music star Jason Aldean, appeared Thursday on Fox News' Tucker Carlson Tonight to discuss comments she has made that some see as transphobic.Aldean found herself encountering criticism after posting an Instagram video on August 23 that showed her performing a before-and-after makeup transformation. She captioned the post, "I'd really like to thank my parents for not changing my gender when I went through my tomboy phase.

comments some people interpreted as transphobic.Nashville-based PR firm The GreenRoom has dropped the "Got What I Got" hitmaker as a client after 17 years because it feels the business is not best suited to represent him going forward."Music has always been and remains The GreenRoom's core focus, so we had to make the difficult decision after 17 years to step away from representing Jason," GreenRoom co-owner Tyne Parrish told Billboard."We aren't the best people for the gig anymore, but will always be big fans of his music—he is one of the greatest live entertainers in country music."Newsweek has contacted GreenRoom for further comment.The company didn't give a reason for its decision, but the news comes after a tumultuous week for the artist's wife, Brittany Aldean, who received severe backlash after she made a comment that was deemed by some people to be transphobic.The controversy began last week when Aldean posted a before-and-after makeup video of herself on Instagram along with the caption: "I'd really like to thank my parents for not changing my gender when I went through my tomboy phase. I love this girly life."Aldean's post seemed to mock the parents of children who are trans or gender-questioning and it came at a time when a number of states have sought to enact legislation that could criminally charge any parents who help their trans child get essential medical care.The mother-of-two was criticized for the comment, with singers Maren Morris and Cassadee Pope both publicly calling her out."You'd think celebs with beauty brands would see the positives in including LGBTQ+ people in their messaging," Pope tweeted in response on August 26.

seemingly transphobic Instagram-video caption from August 23 is continuing to amass critics and fans, but one thing that's gotten lost in the conversation is an interrogation of the statement itself.Aldean captioned the video in question, which showed a before-and-after makeup transformation, "I'd really like to thank my parents for not changing my gender when I went through my tomboy phase. I love this girly life." Her husband, country star Jason Aldean, responded in the comments, "Lmao!! Im [sic] glad they didn't too, cause you and I wouldn't have worked out."Aldean's post seemed to tacitly mock the parents of children who are trans or gender-questioning.

Is Brittany Aldean serious right now?

Jason Aldean's wife Brittany Aldean says her allegedly transphobic Instagram Reel was 'taken out of context', a week after she received intense online backlash.The former cheerleader, 34, took to her instagram to announce the launch of her Barbie inspired clothing line, writing in the caption, 'Per usual, my words have been taken out of context over the last week' and adding that they were 'twisted.' She also took to her Stories to address the slogan on her merchandise: 'They all say "Don't tread on our kids" because that's how we feel. Leave the kids alone.' Out of context: Jason Aldean's wife Brittany Aldean says her allegedly transphobic Instagram Reel was 'taken out of context', a week after she received intense online backlash'Instead of getting twisted about the twisting of my words, I’ve chosen to bring some good out of it,' the star wrote in her caption as she introduced her new collection alongside her sister-in-law Kasi Rosa Wicks.

Brittany Aldean is getting support from one very specific corner in the ongoing controversy surrounding her recent transphobic Instagram post.

Brittany Aldean said her comments comparing her "tomboy phase" to transgenderism have been taken out of context, and used the controversy to inspire a new charity clothing line. "Per usual, my words have been taken out of context over the last week," she captioned photos of the new tops Wednesday before including an eye roll emoji.

Maren Morris and Jason Aldean's wife, Brittany Aldean, are at odds after a comment from the latter incited a war of words between them on social media. From the initial remark to a firestorm of backlash on all sides, celebrities and commenters have weighed in on the debate in recent days. Now, Brittany is using the buzz to launch a new business endeavor while Maren is focused on her touring.

Instagram since she made her comments.The wife of country music star Jason Aldean made headlines last week for perceived offensive comments, which led to an outcry from some quarters, while others have voiced their support for Brittany.On August 23, the former American Idol contestant shared a video of herself putting on makeup. The caption that upset many read: "I'd really like to thank my parents for not changing my gender when I went through my tomboy phase.

An array of country stars have slammed beauty influencer Brittany Aldean for making vile transphobic comments.

wife of country superstar Jason Aldean, posted a before-and-after makeup video of herself on Instagram along with the caption: "I'd really like to thank my parents for not changing my gender when I went through my tomboy phase. I love this girly life."A post shared by instagramThe mother-of-two was criticized for the comment with singers Maren Morris and Cassadee Pope both publicly calling Aldean out."You'd think celebs with beauty brands would see the positives in including LGBTQ+ people in their messaging," Pope tweeted in response on August 26. "But instead here we are, hearing someone compare their 'tomboy phase' to someone wanting to transition.

Striking back. Brittany Aldean — the wife of singer Jason Aldean — shared a message about sticking to your guns after country stars Maren Morris and Cassadee Pope called her out for her alleged transphobia.

before-and-after makeup video of herself on Instagram along with the following caption: "I'd really like to thank my parents for not changing my gender when I went through my tomboy phase. I love this girly life."After backlash from artists including Maren Morris and Cassadee Pope, Candace Owens took up for Aldean, responding to Morris, "It's easier to not castrate your children.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic Country superstar Jason Aldean and his wife Brittany Aldean have become increasingly outspoken as conservative activists, without too much commentary or pushback from more centrist or liberal-leaning country stars. But when Brittany Aldean posted what many viewed as a transphobic joke to her Instagram account, Cassadee Pope and then Maren Morris jumped in defend the LGBTQ+ community — which then led to a war of words with another conservative Nashville celebrity, Candace Owens. The exchanges got contentious enough that Morris said, presumably addressing Brittany Aldean: “It’s so easy to, like, not be a scumbag human? Sell your clip-ins and zip it, Insurrection Barbie.” Responded Brittany: “Karen Morris, thanks for calling me Barbie,” sealed with a kiss emoji.

Country drama. Maren Morris and Cassadee Pope are clapping back after Brittany Aldean (née Kerr) — the wife of singer Jason Aldean — seemingly shared a transphobic message.