Maren Morris opens up about her philanthropic work

Maren Morris recently revealed that she strongly believes in giving to those in need.

On Thursday, May 7, Morris was awarded the Creative Dreamers Award during the 2026 Music Will Benefit at the New York Marriott Marquis. An organization providing music education to United States public schools honoured her with the award as a token of appreciation for her efforts to support the cause through independent donations.

The 36-year-old American singer-songwriter’s friend, Karina Argow, accompanied her to the event, with whom she co-wrote two children’s books.

While conversing with PEOPLE magazine, Morris expressed her thoughts by saying, "It means the world because I've always given back.”

"All my meet and greet money, I've donated to fine arts and underprivileged schools — first being my own high school that I went to. And then years later I ended up actually donating money to the school that Karina taught at, that I came and spoke at," the Humble Quest crooner revealed.

Taking part in the conversation, Argow quipped, "I didn't even find out [about the donation] until my friend, the choir director, told me. Maren doesn't tell anybody she's doing this stuff."

"I want the kids to have new instruments, new choir dresses and better drama clothes that don't smell like BO. It's not a lot to ask for,” Maren Morris noted.