Country duo Maddie & Tae are going their separate ways after 15 years of working together. The pair announced the news Monday, December 8, in an interview with People. The outlet explained Maddie Marlow Font will embark on a solo career and Tae Dye Kerr plans to put her music career on pause as she focuses more on her husband, Josh Kerr, and the pair's young children (they share daughter Leighton, 4, and son Chapel, 1). "We're leaving this so open-ended because, you know, we might make another record one day," Font, 30, told the outlet. "We might go do some tour dates one day." "Absolutely," Kerr, 30, added. Breaking Down Brian Kelley's 'Viall Files' Quotes on Initiating FGL Split "But just in this season, it doesn't feel aligned for us to do it together," Font added. The duo, who began performing together in 2010, admitted that it's been difficult to describe exactly what is happening. They will cease working together professionally, but remain close friends personally. "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," Font explained. "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." "It's been such a hard, hard - honestly, heartbreaking - decision," Kerr also said. "This was the only dream I've ever had since I exited the womb. I had a very specific vision of creating music and singing music. When we met at 15, that's what we set out to do, and we're both just so grateful that we've had the journey that we've had. This career has been everything we've ever wanted." As Font told the outlet, it started to become clear in 2024 that leaving her family to perform was becoming difficult for Kerr. "I'm a mother, too, so I totally understand the pull," said Font. "We both were very aware of T's heart just not being in touring as much." Maddie & Tae Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Ford Motor Company Font confronted the dynamic in September 2025. "Maddie was just like, 'Tell me where your heart is,'" Kerr explained. "And I was like, 'My heart is at home.' And she said, 'OK. Then that's what we need to do.'" She continued, "We both knew this conversation was coming eventually. I never imagined it would be on the phone. I always thought we'd get to be in person and hug each other." The duo informed their management the next day and waited for the right time to tell the world. "It's all been where we've been feeling led by God individually," continued Kerr. "I think that's what makes it so hard. We've been attached at the hips since we were 15 years old, and we always felt God pull us in the same direction. All of our decisions have been easy." Font and Kerr first met in 2010 when they were introduced by a shared vocal coach. They moved to Nashville and enjoyed their first hit single in 2014; they racked up 13 CMA nominations and 11 ACM nominations. In 2022 they won the CMT award for Best Group Video. Tiera Kennedy Redid Her Debut Album After Label Dropped Her Still, sometimes it's worth taking a step back. "Life changes, and there're seasons where your family needs you more," Kerr explained. "I feel very, very grateful that I am in the position that I get to now choose to stay home and be with my family." "Motherhood is so hard and so beautiful, and there's no one right way to do it," Font added. "I think it's incredible to decide to take a step back from your career and be a stay-at-home mom. I think it's incredible to be a working mom and still nurture your family and find that balance."