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Back in December, country duo Maddie & Tae announced they would be parting ways to focus on their own individual paths. As they wrap up a bittersweet final run of shows on the Love & Light Tour, the pair took a moment to reflect on the honest reason behind their decision.
A fan-captured video shows the pair of singer/songwriters looking out into their sea of fans in Roanoke Rapids, NC and feeling all the emotions of knowing this chapter is coming to an end. Maddie Marlow Font began by explaining that her musical partner for over a decade, Tae Dye Kerr, is choosing to put all of her focus into her life at home with her two kids, daughter Leighton (4) and son Chapel (1).
Meanwhile, Font, who is also a mom to her 2-year-old son Forrest, is going to start a new chapter and work on some solo music.
“[These are] The last shows for a while for us. T’s going to be a stay-at-home mama, but she’s ready. And then I’m making a little solo record,” she shared.
Kerr added, “We’re going to keep chasing babies and chasing dreams.”
They also reiterated that their breakup is not the result of any drama or bad blood between them. Instead, they have simply found that life is leading them at different directions.
“I say this every show. We really are just the worst band breakup of all time because there’s just no juicy drama and we still are hanging out at the park with our kids,” said Font.
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Kerr joked that she wished there was “juicy drama” as it would have meant they had “a lot more exciting” things happening in their careers right now. At the end of the day, the pair best known for their breakout No. 1 hit “Girl In A Country Song” and their chart-topping single “Die From A Broken Heart,” felt this would be the best decision for both of them.
“We are truly just two best friends who have been doing this together for 15 years and people change and people evolve. I think one of my favorite things about our sisterhood was just always our friendship came first. And this is just one of those choices.”
They also previously told People that this might not be goodbye forever as they plan to leave things “open-ended.”
“We might make another record one day,” Font admitted. “We might go do some tour dates one day.”
“Absolutely,” Kerr agreed.
Even though they will continue to do life together outside of music, the singers made it clear this was not an easy conclusion to come to, and it took quite a few heartfelt conversations to get to this point.
“It’s been such a hard, hard—honestly, heartbreaking—decision,” Kerr shared. “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 for the journey we’ve had. This career has been everything we ever wanted.”
Maddie & Tae first introduced themselves to the country music world in 2014 with “Girl In A Country Song,” which appeared on their 2015 debut album Start Here. The project also featured fan favorites like “Fly” and “Shut Up and Fish.” In 2020, “Die From A Broken Heart” became their second No. 1 hit.
Their most recent project, Love & Light, was released in May 2025. Just a few dates remain on their 2026 headline run, named after their latest album. It kicked off in St. Petersburg, FL on February 19 and will wrap up in Madison, WI on March 28.
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In February, Ella Langley hit the road supporting Eric Church on his Free the Machine 2026 Tour. After wrapping up her few opening dates, she shared that she had given him a very special gift as a thank you for the opportunity.
This weekend, the songstress co-hosted Country Countdown U.S.A. with Lon Helton, where she shared that it wasn’t just any gift, it was something handpicked just for Church that she stumbled upon while on the hunt for some new antiques.
“I randomly got him a pocket watch at an antique store,” she revealed. “I gave it to him. It was like a pocket watch from the 20s, with a gold chain connected to a pocket knife.”
The best part of the gift was that it almost like it had been made for the country superstar. When she got it, she discovered that the back already had a letter “E” engraved on it.
“So that was cool,” Langley added.
Their time on the road together kicked off on February 5 in Omaha, NE, and spanned six stops, coming to an end with in back-to-back shows in New York on February 13 and 14. During the Buffalo, NY show, which kicked off her final weekend on the tour, the Alabama native joined Church on stage for a standout duet of Billy Joel’s “New York State of Mind.”
Videos of the performance quickly circulated online, with fans raving that Langley “crushed it” and leaving everyone eager and hopeful for more music from the country acts.
@ericchurch A few weeks ago on the Free the Machine Tour, @Ella Langley ♬ original sound – Eric Church
She also revealed that during a rare moment of down time on the trek, Church took the chance to offer her some wisdom on her rapidly rising career and how to stay grounded amid the chaos of the music industry.
“He told me, ‘When this thing gets weird, make it about the music.’ He said, ‘I’ll never make another ‘Chief.’ That was it. You get one ‘Chief,’ and that’s what it is.’ Then he’s on to the next thing.”
Langley is definitely making great strides with her music right now as her hit “Choosin’ Texas” recently made history. It claimed the No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making her the first woman to lead the Hot 100, Hot Country Songs, and Country Airplay charts simultaneously. It also rose to the top of the Mediabase Country Audience, Billboard Country Streaming Songs chart, Billboard Country Digital Song Sales chart, SiriusXM’s The Highway Hot 30 Countdown, and UK Country Radio.
Reflecting on the song’s success, she wrote, “I can’t thank y’all enough for what you’ve done with this song, it blows my mind every single day. Here’s to women & country music ♥️”
Fans are now eagerly awaiting the arrival of her new album, Dandelion, dropping April 10. Early releases like “Be Her,” “Choosin’ Texas” and the title track all offer a look into the upcoming collection.
Following her run with Church, Ella Langley has a short break before returning to the road in May to launch her 2026 headlining tour
“Be Her” arrives following the announcement of Langley’s new album, Dandelion, arriving April 10, and dates for her 2026 headline tour. Named after her new album, the 16-date trek continues through August.
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Reigning ACM and CMA Entertainer of the Year Lainey Wilson recently wrapped her Whirlwind World Tour, kicking off in Phoenix, Arizona in 2025, and wrapping up on the other side of the world in Perth, Australia just a few days ago. Reflecting on the journey, the Louisiana native said it was “more of a season of life” than just a series of shows.
“I knew that this tour was going to be fun, but I did not know how special that it truly was going to be,” she admitted in a new social media clip. “Y’all didn’t just show up and buy the tickets and the T-shirts. Y’all showed up with an open heart and you sang at the top of your lungs for the loud parts. You cried for the quiet ones and it didn’t feel like it was just shows. It felt like an experience that we all got to share together.”
In the clip, the superstar also reflected on parts of her show that felt the most memorable, including the moment that had her flying high above the crowd each night.
“I’ll tell you what, going up on that lift, that thing that went up in the air for ‘Somewhere Over Laredo’ with my cape on looking like a redneck Superwoman, it never got any less scary,” she laughed. “But what do they say? You got to do stuff that scares you? Well, I was shitting my pants every single time I went up, but you would never know. It’d be terrible to be up there shit in your pants. That would not be good!”
Wilson went on to share how singing under the giant horseshoe that served as the focal point of the stage was a “full-circle” moment for her.
“The very first song that I ever wrote at nine years old was one called ‘Lucky Me.’ And a horseshoe symbolizes luck, but I have been told that when you walk underneath a horseshoe that is facing down, it stands for blessings being poured down on whoever is walking underneath it. And I could not feel any more blessed,” she shared. “This has nothing to do with luck. I just wanted to say thank y’all so much for riding this whirlwind the whole way with me.”
After reflecting on these special moments, Wilson hinted at what’s next for her fans. “I got something cooking up for y’all, and hell I don’t even cook!”
Wilson also reminded fans of the upcoming release of her Netflix documentary and her major film acting debut in the Colleen Hoover adaptation, Reminders of Him, set to debut later this month.
“So many things to be thankful for. I love y’all. And I just wanted to say thank you so much for making this the best tour yet.”
Next up, Wilson is set to appear at the Grand Ole Opry to officially welcome Jelly Roll into the Opry family. Check out her full list of upcoming tour dates HERE.
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