Maren Morris and Cassadee Pope appear to have made their rumoured relationship ‘Instagram Official’, after sharing a series of affectionate posts together this week.

Pope shared a photo of the two singers kissing on her Instagram Stories, tagging Morris and joking, "She won't go out with you because she's out with me, silly." 

Morris also shared a photo of the pair together, which Pope later reposted with the caption, "How do we convince this one to move to Nashville?" While neither artist has issued a formal statement, the posts have been widely interpreted by fans as a sweet public confirmation of their relationship.

The moment feels especially poignant given the pair's long-standing friendship. Pope previously opened for Morris on select dates of her GIRL: The World Tour in 2019, and the two have crossed paths professionally and personally for years. They've also stood alongside one another on issues that matter, most notably speaking out in support of the LGBTQ+ community and calling for greater inclusivity within country music.

The news also marks another chapter in Morris' personal journey. Following her divorce from fellow country artist Ryan Hurd in early 2024, Morris came out as bisexual during Pride Month that June, describing it as a celebration of knowing herself more fully. Just last week, she was among the guests at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding, before sharing these posts with Pope only days later.

More than anything, it's powerful to see two respected voices in country music sharing their happiness openly and on their own terms. The genre is stronger when everyone feels able to be fully themselves, and moments like this help make country music feel an even more welcoming for the artists onstage and the fans singing along. Long may it continue.

Timeline

March 2018 – Maren Morris marries fellow country artist Ryan Hurd.

2019 – Cassadee Pope joins Morris on select dates of the GIRL: The World Tour.

August 2022 – Morris and Pope publicly support the LGBTQ+ community after condemning anti-trans comments made within country music, becoming two of the genre's most prominent advocates for inclusivity.

October 2023 – Morris files for divorce from Ryan Hurd.

January 2024 – The divorce is finalised.

June 2024 – Morris comes out as bisexual during Pride Month.

July 2026 – Morris attends Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.

Days Later – Morris and Pope share affectionate posts on Instagram, appearing to publicly confirm their relationship.