Released in the immediate aftermath of the 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting, "Dear Hate" is a raw, immediate response to gun violence. The song directly confronts the anger and sorrow of such events, a stark departure from her more typical love songs.
- The single was released on October 6, 2017, just days after the Route 91 Harvest music festival shooting. All proceeds from the song were initially pledged to the Music City Cares Fund to support victims and families affected by the tragedy. The song was co-written with David Hodges and Hillary Lindsey.
- The single features country music artist Vince Gill on guest vocals.
- The song debuted at number 100 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 20 on the Hot Country Songs chart.
Maren Morris is a Grammy-winning country singer-songwriter from Arlington, Texas. She emerged in 2016 with a sound that blended country with pop and R&B influences. In 2017, Morris was already a recognized star in country music, following the success of her debut album "Hero."
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