fter 15 years of harmony that produced chart-topping hits and defined a modern era of female country music, the beloved duo Maddie & Tae have announced they are parting ways. In an emotional joint statement released this week via People magazine and their social media channels, Maddie Font and Tae Kerr revealed that they are ending their professional partnership to focus on different seasons of their lives. The news has sent shockwaves through the country music community, where the pair has been a staple since they were teenagers.
While the duo insisted on not using the word “breakup”—preferring to describe it as an “open-ended” split—the finality of the decision marks the end of an era. The primary driver behind the separation appears to be a shift in personal priorities. Tae Kerr has decided to step back from the music industry entirely to become a full-time stay-at-home mom to her two young children, Leighton and Chapel. “My heart is at home,” Kerr explained, describing the realization as something she couldn’t ignore any longer.
Meanwhile, Maddie Font confirmed that she will continue her musical journey as a solo artist. “It doesn’t feel aligned for us to do it together right now,” Font explained. She described the decision as “hard, hard—honestly, heartbreaking,” noting that singing with Kerr was the only dream she had ever had since she was a child. The two met at age 15 and quickly rose to fame with their 2014 breakout hit “Girl in a Country Song,” which skewered the “bro-country” trends of the time.
Despite the professional split, both singers went to great lengths to assure fans that their personal bond remains unbreakable. They emphasized that they are still best friends and will continue to “do life together” outside of the business. “I think I’m really excited to just be best friends and nurture our friendship and not have to worry as much about the work,” Font said.
The duo plans to honor their remaining tour dates, which run through mid-June of next year. These final shows will serve as a farewell tour of sorts, giving fans one last chance to see them perform together. Tributes have already begun flooding in from fans and fellow artists, thanking them for over a decade of music that navigated the complexities of growing up, heartbreak, and resilience. As they prepare to take their final bows, the legacy of Maddie & Tae as one of the most successful female duos in country history is already secure.
