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Maren Morris Announces Hiatus from Touring After Decade-Long DreamGIRL Run
7/7/2026, 1:47:12 PM
Final DreamGIRL Tour Dates Mark End of Current Touring Cycle
Country singer Maren Morris confirmed that the DreamGIRL Tour will end with a final performance at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium. The tour runs through July and August 2026, and Morris said the Ryman show will be her last for the foreseeable future.
Career Milestones Preceding the Decision
Morris’s decision follows a period of high-profile achievements. She earned a Grammy Award, joined the all-female supergroup Highwomen, and appeared on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list. In 2025 she released the album *Dreamsicle*, which she promoted through the current tour.
Tour Scope and Notable Stops
The DreamGIRL Tour has visited major U.S. venues and included Morris’s first headline shows in Australia, fulfilling a promise after a 2019 Australian tour cancellation. The Australian leg was described as a “dreamy experience” for audience and artist.
Key Numbers
- Ten years touring since 2016.
- *Dreamsicle* released 2025.
- Son, six, starts kindergarten summer 2026.
- Tour runs July–August 2026, ending at the Ryman Auditorium.
Official Statements & Future Plans
In a July 3 interview with *Today*, Morris said stepping away from the road will let her “free-think more and be in the studio” and “figure out what I want to say next.” She noted that a decade of constant touring left little time for creativity. Morris added she wants more time with her son and is interested in writing music for a Broadway production, calling the stage a “storytelling medium.”
Verbatim Quotes
- “This is sort of my last tour for a bit, because I want to be able to free think more and be in the studio more, and just figure out what I want to say next.” — Maren Morris, *Today* interview, July 3, 2026
- “It’s been ten years of touring, so no real time to stop and truly be creative unless I carve out the time.” — Maren Morris, *Today* interview, July 3, 2026
- “I feel like Broadway – it’s just a storytelling medium and you get more time. So I would love to do something like that, write for a musical.” — Maren Morris, *Today* interview, July 3, 2026
- “This tour is my love letter to the fans who’ve stuck by me - and to the person I’ve become because of them,” — Maren Morris, concluding remarks, July 2026
What’s Next
Morris indicated that after the tour she will focus on studio sessions and explore songwriting opportunities for Broadway. While no release dates have been announced, she plans to remain active in music creation while prioritizing family life.
