Maddie & Tae split: Find out why and what is next for the former duo
Maddie Font and Tae Kerr are ending their duo “Maddie & Tae” and we have the details on why
CRS 2015 - Day 3 NASHVILLE, TN - FEBRUARY 27: Tae Dye (L) and Maddie Marlow (R) of Maddie & Tae perform during the New Faces of Country at CRS 2015 on February 27, 2015 at the in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images) (Terry Wyatt/Getty Images)
ByJimmy Larrabee
After 15 years as a duo, Maddie Marlow Font and Tae Dye Kerr are going their separate ways and ending “Maddie & Tae”. The duo shared the news with People Magazine with Maddie Font saying, “We’re leaving this open-ended because, you know, we might make another record one day. We might go do some tour dates one day.”
Maddie Font went on to say “Even though we’re not gonna go on this journey as Maddie & Tae together, we’re still walking and doing life together outside of it, and I think I’m really excited to just be best friends and nurture our friendship and hot have to worry as much about the work and still get to raise our babies together. None of that changes”.
As for what’s next in their lives, Tae says she is placing her career on hold to focus on her family, which includes her husband, Grammy-winning songwriter-producer Josh Kerr, and 2 kids, 4-year-old Leighton, and son Chapel, who is just recently turned 1.
Maddie is planning on continuing her music career as a solo artist while enjoying life with her husband Jonah Font and their 2-year-old son Forrest.
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54th Academy Of Country Music Awards Cumulus/Westwood One Radio Remotes - Day 1 LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 05: (L-R) Maddie Marlow and Tae Dye of Maddie & Tae attend the 54th Academy Of Country Music Awards Cumulus/Westwood One Radio Remotes on April 05, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for ACM) (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for ACM)
51st Academy Of Country Music Awards - Arrivals LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 03: Singers Maddie Marlow (L) and Tae Dye of Maddie & Tae attend the 51st Academy of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 3, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images) (David Becker/Getty Images)
13th Annual ACM Honors – Red Carpet NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 21: Maddie + Tae attend the 13th Annual ACM Honors at Ryman Auditorium on August 21, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Academy of Country Music) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Academy of Coun)
2018 CMT Artists Of The Year - Red Carpet NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 17: Maddie Marlow (L) and Tae Dye of musical duo Maddie & Tae attend the 2018 CMT Artists of The Year at Schermerhorn Symphony Center on October 17, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for CMT) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for CMT)
CRS 2017 - Day 3 NASHVILLE, TN - FEBRUARY 24: Taylor Dye and Madison Marlow of Maddie & Tae perform onstage at Lunch & Performance Sponsored by BMLG during CRS 2017 - Day 3 on February 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for CRS) (Rick Diamond)
The American Heart Association's Go Red For Women Red Dress Collection 2016 Presented By Macy's - Backstage NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 11: Maddie Marlow (L) and Tae Dye prepare backstage at The American Heart Association's Go Red For Women Red Dress Collection 2016 Presented By Macy's at The Arc, Skylight at Moynihan Station on February 11, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for AHA) (Astrid Stawiarz)
Battle Of The Bones Music Festival NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 30: Singer/Songwriters Maddie Marlow and Tae Dye of Maddie & Tae perform at The Big 98's 3rd. Annual Battle Of The Bones Music Festival with portions of the proceeds benefiting T.J. Martell Foundation at The Cannery Ballroom, Mercy Lounge and The High Watt on October 30, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for TJ Martell) (Rick Diamond)
CMT Ultimate Kickoff Party - Rehearsals DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 09: Madison Marlow (L) and Tae Dye of Maddie & Tae pose with Jake Owen backstage during rehearsals for the CMT ULTIMATE KICKOFF PARTY LIVE FROM THE COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP on January 9, 2015 in Dallas, Texas. The 90-minute special premieres Friday, Jan. 9, at 9 p.m. ET on CMT. Hosted by Actor/comedian Rob Riggle, the live television special will feature a star studded lineup including Toby Keith, Lady Antebellum, Big & Rich, Brett Eldredge, Jake Owen, Maddie & Tae, Thomas Rhett and Aloe Blacc. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for CMT) (Rick Diamond/Getty Images for CMT)
2014 American Country Countdown Awards - Backstage And Audience NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 15: Singers Madison Marlow (L) and Taylor Dye of Maddie & Tae attend the 2014 American Country Countdown Awards at Music City Center on December 15, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for dcp) (Rick Diamond)
ACM Lifting Lives®: Decades - Show LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 06: Maddie and Tae perform onstage at ACM Lifting Lives®: Decades on April 06, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for ACM) (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for ACM)
ACM Lifting Lives®: Decades - Backstage LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 06: (L-R) Maddie Marlow, Easton Corbin and Tae Dye attend ACM Lifting Lives®: Decades on April 06, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for ACM) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for ACM)
4th ACM Party For A Cause Festival - Day 1 - Backstage And Audience LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 01: Singers Taylor Dye (L) and Madison Marlow (Maddie & Tae) attend the 4th ACM Party for a Cause Festival at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds on April 1, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for ACM) (Rick Diamond/Getty Images for ACM)
Jay Godfrey - Presentation - Fall 2016 New York Fashion Week: The Shows NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 11: Maddie Marlow (L) and Taylor Dye attend Jay Godfrey Fall 2016 presentation during New York Fashion Week: The Shows at The Space, Skylight at Clarkson Square on February 11, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Fernando Leon/Getty Images for NYFW: The Shows) (Fernando Leon)
2015 CMT Music Awards - Red Carpet NASHVILLE, TN - JUNE 10: Maddie Marlow and Tae Dye attend the 2015 CMT Music awards at the Bridgestone Arena on June 10, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for CMT) (Rick Diamond)
CMT Ultimate Kickoff Party - Rehearsals DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 09: Madison Marlow (L) and Tae Dye (R) of Maddie & Tae pose with Thomas Rhett (center) backstage during rehearsals for the CMT ULTIMATE KICKOFF PARTY LIVE FROM THE COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP on January 9, 2015 in Dallas, Texas. The 90-minute special premieres Friday, Jan. 9, at 9 p.m. ET on CMT. Hosted by Actor/comedian Rob Riggle, the live television special will feature a star studded lineup including Toby Keith, Lady Antebellum, Big & Rich, Brett Eldredge, Jake Owen, Maddie & Tae, Thomas Rhett and Aloe Blacc. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for CMT) (Rick Diamond/Getty Images for CMT)
CMT Ultimate Kickoff Party - Rehearsals DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 08: Maddie Marlow and Tae Dye of Maddie & Tae attend rehearsals for the CMT ULTIMATE KICKOFF PARTY LIVE FROM THE COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP on January 8, 2015 in Dallas, Texas. The 90-minute special premieres Friday, Jan. 9, at 9 p.m. ET on CMT. Hosted by Actor/comedian Rob Riggle , the live television special will feature a star studded lineup including Toby Keith, Lady Antebellum, Big & Rich, Brett Eldredge, Jake Owen, Maddie & Tae, Thomas Rhett and Aloe Blacc. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for CMT) (Rick Diamond/Getty Images for CMT)
Daytime Village At The 2021 iHeartCountry Festival Presented By Capital One – Show AUSTIN, TEXAS - OCTOBER 30: (L-R) Taylor Dye and Madison Marlow of Maddie & Tae pose backstage during the Daytime Village At The 2021 iHeartCountry Festival Presented By Capital One at The Frank Erwin Center on October 30, 2021 in Austin, Texas. Editorial Use Only. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for iHeartMedia) (Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for iHeartMedia)
55th Annual CMA Awards - Show NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 10: Maddie & Tae speak on stage during the 55th annual Country Music Association awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 10, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images) (Terry Wyatt/Getty Images)
Maddie & Tae NHL Stanley Cup Photo Opportunity NASHVILLE, TN - APRIL 19: Madison Marlow and Taylor Dye of the group Maddie & Tae are seen with the Stanley Cup Trophy at Audio Productions on April 19, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for NHL) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for NHL)
2018 CMT Artists Of The Year - Inside NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 17: (L-R) Maddie Marlow and Tae Dye of musical duo Maddie and Tae, Carrie Underwood, Hannah Mulholland, Naomi Cooke and Jennifer Wayne of musical group Runaway June perform onstage during the 2018 CMT Artists of The Year at Schermerhorn Symphony Center on October 17, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for CMT) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for CMT)
Kicker Country Stampede - Day 3 MANHATTAN, KS - JUNE 24: Maddie and Tae (Madison Marlow - Taylor Dye) at Firestone during Kicker Country Stampede - Day 3 at Tuttle Creek State Park on June 24, 2017 in Manhattan, Kansas. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Kicker Country Stampede) (Rick Diamond)
53rd Academy Of Country Music Awards Cumulus/Westwood One Radio Remotes - Day 2 LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 14: John Osborne (L) and T.J. Osborne (R) of Brothers Osborne with Madison Marlow and Taylor Dye of Maddie & Tae (C) attend the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards Cumulus/Westwood One Radio Remotes at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 14, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for ACM) (Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for ACM)
2015 CMT Music Awards - Backstage & Audience NASHVILLE, TN - JUNE 10: Maddie & Tae's Maddie Marlow, Laura Marano, and Maddie & Tae's Tae Dye attend the 2015 CMT Music awards at the Bridgestone Arena on June 10, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for CMT) (Rick Diamond)
2015 Stagecoach California's Country Music Festival - Day 3 INDIO, CA - APRIL 26: Singers Tae Dye (L) and Maddie Marlow of Maddie & Tae perform onstage during day three of 2015 Stagecoach, California's Country Music Festival, at The Empire Polo Club on April 26, 2015 in Indio, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Stagecoach) (Kevin Winter)
Country Thunder USA In Florence, Arizona - Day 2 FLORENCE, AZ - APRIL 10: Singer/Songwriter Maddie & Tae backstage at Country Thunder USA - Day 2, April 10, 2015 in Florence, Arizona. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Country Thunder USA) (Rick Diamond)
CRS 2015 - Day 3 NASHVILLE, TN - FEBRUARY 27: Tae Dye (L) and Maddie Marlow (R) of Maddie & Tae perform during the New Faces of Country at CRS 2015 on February 27, 2015 at the in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images) (Terry Wyatt/Getty Images)
13th Annual ACM Honors – Backstage NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 21: Maddie Marlow, Lauren Alaina, and Taylor Dye backstage during the 13th Annual ACM Honors at Ryman Auditorium on August 21, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Academy of Country Music) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Academy of Coun)
HGTV Lodge At CMA Music Fest - Day 4 NASHVILLE, TN - JUNE 10: Recording artist Maddie & Tae performs onstage in the HGTV Lodge at CMA Music Fest on June 10, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Anna Webber/Getty Images for HGTV) (Anna Webber/Getty Images for HGTV)
2016 Starkey Hearing Foundation So The World May Hear Awards Gala ST PAUL, MN - JULY 17: Jordin Sparks talks with Maddie Marlow and Tae Dye backstage at the 2016 Starkey Hearing Foundation "So the World May Hear" awards gala at the St Paul RiverCentre on July 17, 2016 in St Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images for Starkey Hearing Foundation) (Adam Bettcher)
All For The Hall - Backstage NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - APRIL 12: Madison Marlow (L) and Taylor Dye (R) of Maddie & Tae pose with Vince Gill (center) during All For The Hall at the Bridgestone Arena on April 12, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for The Country Music Hall Of Fame & Museum) (Rick Diamond)
All For The Hall - Backstage NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - APRIL 12: (L-R) Brian Kelley of Florida Georgia Line, Taylor Dye and Madison Marlow of Maddie & Tae, and Tyler Hubbard of Florida Georgia Line attend All For The Hall at the Bridgestone Arena on April 12, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for The Country Music Hall Of Fame & Museum) (Rick Diamond)
49th Annual CMA Awards - Press Room NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 04: Maddie Marlow and Tae Dye of musical duo Maddie & Tae and director TK McKamy (C) pose with their Video of the Year awards during the 49th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 4, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Davis/Getty Images) (Jason Davis/Getty Images)
49th Annual CMA Awards - Press Room NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 04: Maddie Marlow and Tae Dye of Maddie & Tae pose backstage after their win for Music Video of the Year during the 49th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 4, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Davis/Getty Images) (Jason Davis/Getty Images)
CRS 2015 - Day 3 NASHVILLE, TN - FEBRUARY 27: Tae Dye (L) and Maddie Marlow (R) of Maddie & Tae perform during the New Faces of Country at CRS 2015 on February 27, 2015 at the in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images) (Terry Wyatt/Getty Images)
2014 American Country Countdown Awards - Backstage And Audience NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 15: (L-R) Recording artist Madison Marlow, actor Vince Vaughn, recording artist Chase Rice and recording artist Taylor Dye pose backstage at the 2014 American Country Countdown Awards at Music City Center on December 15, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for dcp) (Rick Diamond)
Proud to Honor Concert Celebrating America's Heroes Presented by Ford, Blue Star Families and TikTok NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 07: (L-R) Tae Dye and Maddie Marlow of Maddie & Tae perform onstage at the Proud to Honor Concert Celebrating America's Heroes Presented by Ford, Blue Star Families and TikTok, Hosted by Josh "Bru" Brubaker and featuring performances by BRELAND, Lanie Gardner, Maddie & Tae, Mickey Guyton, NE-YO, The War, Treaty and Tyler Hubbard, and Zac Brown at The Country Music Hall of Fame on November 07, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Ford Motor Company) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Ford Motor Comp)
CMT Ultimate Kickoff Party - Rehearsals DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 08: Tae Dye and Maddie Marlow of Maddie & Tae rehearse for the CMT ULTIMATE KICKOFF PARTY LIVE FROM THE COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP on January 8, 2015 in Dallas, Texas. The 90-minute special premieres Friday, Jan. 9, at 9 p.m. ET on CMT. Hosted by Actor/comedian Rob Riggle , the live television special will feature a star studded lineup including Toby Keith, Lady Antebellum, Big & Rich, Brett Eldredge, Jake Owen, Maddie & Tae, Thomas Rhett and Aloe Blacc. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for CMT) (Rick Diamond/Getty Images for CMT)
"Reba And Friends Outnumber Hunger" Concert Event Launches April 17 BURBANK, CA - MARCH 31: Vocalists Taylor Dye (L) and Madison Marlow of the musical duo Maddie and Tae perform at the "Reba and Friends Outnumber Hunger" concert event on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 in Burbank, California. Tune in starting April 17, 2015 to the "Reba and Friends Outnumber Hunger" concert event, which officially launches the fourth annual Outnumber Hunger campaign. This collaboration between General Mills, Big Machine Label Group and Feeding America highlights the issue of hunger in America and helps provide meals to people and families in need. Reba headlines along with performances by Tim McGraw, Rascal Flatts, Florida Georgia Line, Eli Young Band and Maddie & Tae. Visit OutnumberHunger.com for local listings. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for General Mills) (Christopher Polk)
2016 American Country Countdown Awards - Show INGLEWOOD, CA - MAY 01: (L-R) Singers Maddie Marlow, Scotty McCreery and Tae Dye speak onstage during the 2016 American Country Countdown Awards at The Forum on May 1, 2016 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images for dcp) (Kevork Djansezian)
Country Thunder In Twin Lakes, Wisconsin - Alternative Views TWIN LAKES, WI - JULY 23: (EDITORS NOTE: This image was processed using digital filters, Original image is posted) Singer/Songwriters Maddie & Tae, Tae Dye and Maddie Marlow perform at Country Thunder - Day 2 In Twin Lakes, Wisconsin on July 23, 2015 in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Country Thunder)performs at (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Country Thunder) (Rick Diamond)
"Reba And Friends Outnumber Hunger" Concert Event Launches April 17 BURBANK, CA - MARCH 31: Vocalists Madison Marlow (L) and Taylor Dye (R) of the musical duo Maddie and Tae pose with entertainer Reba McEntire at the "Reba and Friends Outnumber Hunger" concert event on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 in Burbank, California. Tune in starting April 17, 2015 to the "Reba and Friends Outnumber Hunger" concert event, which officially launches the fourth annual Outnumber Hunger campaign. This collaboration between General Mills, Big Machine Label Group and Feeding America highlights the issue of hunger in America and helps provide meals to people and families in need. Reba headlines along with performances by Tim McGraw, Rascal Flatts, Florida Georgia Line, Eli Young Band and Maddie & Tae. Visit OutnumberHunger.com for local listings. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for General Mills) (Christopher Polk)
CMT Crossroads Christmas Themed Special FRANKLIN, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 21: In this image released on December 8th, 2021, Madison Marlow, Brett Young and Taylor Dye perform during CMT Crossroads in Franklin, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for CMT) (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for CMT)
2014 American Country Countdown Awards - Show NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 15: (L-R) Recording artists Madison Marlow, Scotty McCreery, and Taylor Dye speak onstage during the 2014 American Country Countdown Awards at Music City Center on December 15, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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