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Maddie & Tae Announce Temporary Split for Personal Growth

12/10/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Maddie & Tae are temporarily parting ways to focus on personal priorities after they've been together since they were 15.
Tae Dye Kerr will take a break from music to care for her family.
Maddie Marlow Font plans to pursue a solo career.
Font said, "We’re leaving this so open-ended because we might make another record one day."
The duo remains close.

History

Historical Context

Since their debut in 2015, country duo Maddie & Tae has achieved notable success, including a Billboard Top 10 hit with "Fly." Their 2023 decision to temporarily split reflects a trend seen in past musical partnerships, such as Simon & Garfunkel's hiatus in 1970, emphasizing the balance artists seek between personal commitments and creative endeavors, which may shape future collaborations.

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Story summary

Maddie & Tae are temporarily parting ways to focus on personal priorities after they've been together since they were 15.
Tae Dye Kerr will take a break from music to care for her family.
Maddie Marlow Font plans to pursue a solo career.
Font said, "We’re leaving this so open-ended because we might make another record one day."
The duo remains close.

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