Jenny Morris on The Truth About the Music Industry, Losing Her Voice, Finding Purpose and… Prince

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Jenny Morris sits down with Poppy Reid for a deeply personal conversation spanning more than four decades of Australian music. Fresh from her induction into the ARIA Hall of Fame, Jenny reflects on her extraordinary career, the story behind “She Has to Be Loved”, and why the song that began with her sister Bronte ultimately became something much bigger. She opens up about her approach to songwriting, why artists should create for themselves rather than chase a hit, and what separates music with genuine heart and soul from music designed simply to succeed. Jenny also discusses the dramatic changes she has witnessed across the music industry, from vinyl and CDs to streaming and now AI. As an…