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Marcus King Says Regaining His Social Confidence After Becoming Sober Was Like 'Exposure Therapy' (Exclusive)

Marcus King tells PEOPLE he finds solace in his sobriety journey, recognizing his previously toxic relationship with alcohol and describing helming social interactions without a drink as a form of "exposure therapy."

Marcus King tells PEOPLE during a candid conversation that "I just have something in me that's broken to the point that I can't drink because I'm always trying to suppress something" Despite previously relying on alcohol in social situations, King says now "I don't really miss it because it just became a pretty miserable way of living" The artist has openly advocated for sober living and helping those looking to navigate addiction and recovery in the past The iconic southern rocker and Marcus King Band frontman, 29, tells PEOPLE he has reached a new level of clarity thanks to removing alcohol consumption from his life, an accomplishment he takes immense pride in. And what's to come is plentiful, including a new album by the end of 2025 which has already been led off by two rousing singles: "Carolina Honey" and "Honky Tonk Hell," the latter of which confronts King's sobriety journey head-on.

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