Beloved Country Duo Maddie & Tae End 15-Year Run, Choose New Paths
End of an Era — But Not Goodbye for Maddie & Tae
After 15 years of harmonies, tours and chart-topping hits, Maddie & Tae — the country music duo of Maddie Font and Tae Kerr — are calling time on their long-standing collaboration. The pair revealed in an exclusive interview with People that they will no longer be performing together as a duo. American Songwriter+299.5 WGAR+2
Rather than labeling it a “breakup,” they prefer to describe the change as a shift in their paths — with Font preparing to launch a solo career, and Kerr stepping back from music to prioritize her family. Los Angeles Times+1
💔 A Difficult Decision, Made with Heart
Kerr described the choice as “heartbreaking,” admitting that leaving behind their shared dream was “such a hard, hard — honestly, heartbreaking — decision.” 106.5 WYRK+1
The turning point came after a candid phone conversation in September, during which Kerr realized her priorities had shifted: “My heart is at home.” Yahoo+1
Font and Kerr emphasized the decision comes with no bad blood — they remain best friends, and they want their fans to know the door is still open. “We might make another record one day,” Font said. “We might go do some tour dates one day.” 99.5 WGAR+1
🎶 What Comes Next — Solo Work, Family, Flexibility
- Font is already working toward a solo career, likely blending her country roots with fresh influences. Los Angeles Times+1
- Kerr plans to take a break from the spotlight and focus on raising her children with husband, songwriter-producer Josh Kerr. 99.5 WGAR+1
- Though they will complete their scheduled shows through mid-2026, the duo are opting not to call it a “farewell tour,” preferring an open-ended pause. Dayton’s New Country 103.9+1
🏆 A Legacy of Hits and Impact
Their journey began around 2010, when they met under a shared vocal coach. By 2014, under the name Maddie & Tae, they debuted with “Girl in a Country Song,” a sharp-tongued take on country-music tropes that resonated widely. HELLO!+2AOL+2
Over the years, they released several albums and EPs, delivered chart-topping hits including “Die from a Broken Heart,” toured nationally, and earned multiple nominations and awards from CMA, ACM and CMT. American Songwriter+2EntertainmentNow+2
They also became known for candid, heartfelt songwriting that addressed real-life issues like love, heartbreak, female empowerment — and the challenges facing women in country music. Hillbilly Live!+1
