Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · July 27, 2025 · Entertainment

Country Music in Chaos: Jessie Murph's Controversial Hit Sparks Outrage

Jessie Murph's Shocking New Track: Has Country Music's Hottest New Star Gone Too Far?

Get ready for a scandal that's about to shake up the country music scene like never before! Jessie Murph, the 20-year-old country-pop sensation who was hailed as the next big thing just last month, has sparked outrage with her latest track "1965". The song's edgy lyrics and racy music video have left fans and critics alike reeling, with some accusing Murph of glorifying domestic violence and pornography.

For those who haven't been following the country music scene closely, Jessie Murph was on fire just a few weeks ago. Her debut album "Sex Hysteria" dropped to rave reviews, with features in top publications like Rolling Stone and Teen Vogue, and even a sizzling spread in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit. She's collaborated with big names like Jelly Roll, Gucci Mane, and Diplo, and has been compared to the legendary Amy Winehouse.

It doesn't help that music video contains a rather graphic sex scene that is highly shocking

But now, it seems Murph may have bitten off more than she can chew with her new song "1965". The lyrics are certainly...interesting. She sings about waking up on Monday after a Sunday church service, only to stay home while her partner goes to work - and even gets a little "slap-slap" from him on Snapchat. And if that's not enough, she continues the hook by saying she'd give up some of her rights if he would just love her like it was 1965.

But wait, there's more! The music video is even more shocking, with a graphic sex scene that has left viewers gagging - and filming themselves reacting in real-time on TikTok. Some critics are calling out the potential depictions of domestic violence in the video, including one shot of a woman tied up, face down on the couch.

According to an insider who spoke exclusively to thescholarlynote.com, the controversy surrounding "1965" has sparked outrage in the country music scene. "It's like she's gone off the rails," says the source. "This is exactly what people don't want from their artists - glorifying domestic violence and pornography just doesn't sit well with anyone."

The video also contains potential depicitons of domestic violence, including one shot of a woman tied up, face down on the couch

But Murph's team is defending the song, claiming it's all just satire. In an interview with Teen Vogue, Murph explained that the entire track was meant to be a joke. "That whole song is kind of a joke," she said.

However, not everyone is buying it. Some country insiders are calling out Murph for her edgy lyrics and racy music video, saying they're more like a marketing stunt than genuine artistry. As one insider told thescholarlynote.com, "The lyrics are obvious and sophomoric - this isn't something that Lennon and McCartney would ever put out."

And while some fans are rallying around Murph, defending her right to express herself however she wants, others are warning that she needs to be careful not to go too far. As the insider cautioned, "If she continues down this path like Kanye West did, people should start having more conversations about who she is as a person rather than just an artist."

So what's next for Jessie Murph? Will she ride out the controversy and come out on top, or will it all come crashing down around her? Stay tuned to find out!

UPDATE: We reached out to Jessie Murph's team for comment but did not receive a response in time for publication.