Fans react to Maddie and Tae splitting up after 15 years as a duo (Photo Credit: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for CMA)
Country Duo Maddie & Announce Split After 15 Years
Country duo Maddie & Tae burst on the scene in 2014 with the success of their song “Girl In A Country Song.”
They performed together for four years prior, making 2025 their 15th anniversary as a duo. During their career, they released three studio albums, five EPs, seven singles, 12 music videos, won a CMA Award for Music Video of the Year, and won a CMT Music Award for Duo/Group Video of the Year.
On Monday (December 8), Maddie & Tae announced that they would be splitting up, but not breaking up completely. In an accompanying interview with People, they said that they are “embarking on separate journeys. But still together.”
The two remain best friends and will still be seeing each other often, they just won’t be in a working relationship together anymore.
“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, Maddie said. “And 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 and still get to raise our babies together. None of that changes.”
Shortly after the announcement went public, Maddie & Tae thanked their fans as they “step into this new bittersweet chapter,” and assured fans that they will still be going on tour in 2026.
In the interview, they revealed the reason for the split. Tae wanted to take a break from performing to focus on her family, and Maddie, a mother too, completely understood. Maddie will pursue a solo career.
Fans React To The Split
The news of the split came as a shock to fans. See some of their reactions below.
Grand Ole Opry: “Sending you love and light in this new chapter 🤍 See you Thursday.”
@sadiep48: “Thank you for all the love, light, and memories! You two have truly been such a staple in my life the past 10+ years and I cannot thank you enough for it all. I love you both and am so proud of both of you for going after what you know you need in this chapter of life. Forever supporting you both, no matter what that looks like”
@kaitlin_hurst_: “While I’m sad, yall doing what’s best for you and your families means so much more!”
@ellie_grannan2h: “I’ve been the luckiest girl in the world to have you as one of my top 5 favorite artists since I was 18. Y’all changed my life and I can’t wait to see you 2-27, and 2/28 next year. Love you always!”
@taylor.carina: “i’ve loved them since middle school i’m so bummed about this 😭”
@snoelle.19: “So sad bc I was just looking at tickets for early next year! Hope they’ll still finish their dates together!!”
@katie_bee__: “Been here since 2016 & will be here forever. I absolutely adore you both & thank you so incredibly much for your music it’s definitely been there for me when no one else was”
@mamasoul: “I’m happy to see what each one of you so on your own. Friendship is always first and foremost. Yall have brought so much joy to all of us. Best of luck on your new journeys!!!”
@emmilykclark: “the worst news to hear on a monday 😭😭😭”
@the_beautiful_breakdown: “Say it ain’t so….This is the worst news been rockin Maddie and tae since 2015!”
@marly_sings: “I’m really glad the foundation of your band has always been friendship and sisterhood and that isn’t changing. Thank you for the music! I hope you (Tae) thoroughly enjoy every beautiful, chaotic, messy, PERFECT moment at home with your sweet family. I can’t wait to hear your (Maddie) new music!”
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