Maren Morris andPerfect MatchStar Justin Assada Are Newly Dating (Exclusive Source)

Maren Morris; Justin Assada.Photo:Jason Koerner/Getty; Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Jason Koerner/Getty; Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Maren Morrisis moving on! The Grammy-winning singer is newly dating Netflix reality star Justin Assada, a source confirms to PEOPLE. Assada first sent the rumor mill churning on Wednesday, Aug. 28, when he shared a photo of himself seemingly on a date with Morris, who split fromex-husband Ryan Hurdin October 2023, ThePerfect Matchstar, 27, posted a photo to his Instagram Story of the “Push Me Over” singer, 34, sitting casually across from him at an upscale restaurant and sipping a drink.

Maren Morris Confronted Her Life as a Child Performer During a Mushroom Trip: 'It Was a Nightmare'

Maren Morris.Photo:Gotham/GC Images Gotham/GC Images Maren Morrishad a life-changing mushroom trip.The country star, 34, opened up about how her journey of self-discovery after giving birth to son Hayes, 4, involved hallucinogenics during the Thursday, Aug. 29 episode ofSophia Bush’sWork in Progresspodcast.Morris revealed that giving birth amid the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, dealing with postpartum hormone changes and having her tour canceled were challenging for her mental health.Maren Morris.Frazer Harrison/Variety via Getty Images"It’s like a really hard thing to self-diagnose," she told the host, 41.

Maren Morris Didn't Think Her 'Insurrection Barbie' Tweet Would Pick Up 'So Much Momentum': 'I Stand by It'

Maren Morris in New York City on Aug. 9, 2024.Photo:Santiago Felipe/Getty Images Santiago Felipe/Getty Images Maren Morrishas no regrets when it comes to standing up for what she believes in. The comment set off a firestorm of controversy that even saw Morris become atalking point on Fox News. But two years later, the star is proud of how it all went down. Though the “Push Me Over” singer toldProud Radio with Hunter Kellyshortly after writing the tweet that she didn’t “want to be known for my clapbacks on Twitter,” and would prefer that people know her for her music, Morris explained why it’s important to heradvocate for the LGBTQ+ community(which she has since revealed she is a part of).

Maren Morris Says Raising Son with Ex Ryan Hurd Has 'So Many Emotions' but They're Doing a 'Great Job' (Exclusive)

From left: Maren Morris, son Hayes and Ryan Hurd.Photo:Maren Morris Instagram Maren Morris Instagram Co-parenting isn’t an easy task, butMaren Morrisis sharing how she and exRyan Hurdare making it work. Ahead of the release ofher new EPIntermission, Morris spoke with PEOPLE about the inspiration behind her new songs, noting that one track on the record — “Because, Of Course” — is a “love letter” to her son Hayes Andrew, 4, whom she shares with Hurd.

Maren Morris Says Son Hayes Has 'Brought Me Through a Lot This Year' Following Divorce and Coming Out (Exclusive)

Maren morris 2024 publicity art.Photo:Ashley Osborn Ashley Osborn Ahead of the release ofher new EPIntermission, the musician, 34, spoke with PEOPLE about her tight bond with her son Hayes Andrew, whom she shares with ex-husbandRyan Hurd. Morrisfinalized her divorce from Hurdin January, just five months before “The Middle” singercame out as bisexualin June. With so many recent changes in Morris’s life, the proud mom tells PEOPLE that Hayes has “definitely brought me through a lot of this year.