Maddie & Tae Say Goodbye with 'You'll Be in My Heart' Cover

Country duo's final concert will be at the Red Poppy Festival in Texas.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 2:00pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of shimmering, glittering country music textures like sequins, rhinestones, and guitar strings in dramatic high-contrast studio lighting, capturing the glamour and emotion of Maddie & Tae's farewell.As Maddie & Tae bid farewell to their country music duo, the glittering textures of their farewell performance evoke the bittersweet emotions of their transition.Georgetown Today

Maddie & Tae, the country music duo behind hits like 'Girl in a Country Song,' are closing this chapter of their career with a cover of Phil Collins' 'You'll Be in My Heart' from the Disney movie Tarzan. As they transition to solo projects and full-time motherhood, the bittersweet song captures their friendship and gratitude. Their final performance will be headlining the Red Poppy Festival in Georgetown, Texas on April 25.

Why it matters

Maddie & Tae have been a beloved country music act for over a decade, known for their clever lyrics and strong female perspective. Their decision to part ways as a duo marks the end of an era, as they each pursue new paths as solo artists and mothers.

The details

Maddie Font and Taylor Kerr, the duo behind Maddie & Tae, have chosen a poignant cover of Phil Collins' 'You'll Be in My Heart' as one of their final recordings together. The song, from the 1999 Disney film Tarzan, reflects the 'bittersweet season' the two friends are experiencing as they transition to new chapters - Maddie launching a solo career while also focusing on her 3-year-old son, and Taylor becoming a full-time mom to her two young children.

  • Maddie & Tae's final concert will be headlining the Red Poppy Festival in Georgetown, Texas on April 25, 2026.
  • Maddie's son, Forrest Henry Font, will be 3 years old in September 2026.
  • Taylor's daughter, Leighton Grace Kerr, is 4 years old, and her son, Chapel Shields Kerr, is 1 year old.

The players

Maddie Font

One half of the country music duo Maddie & Tae, who is launching a solo career while also focusing on raising her 3-year-old son, Forrest Henry Font.

Taylor Kerr

The other half of Maddie & Tae, who plans to become a full-time mom to her 4-year-old daughter, Leighton Grace Kerr, and 1-year-old son, Chapel Shields Kerr.

Phil Collins

The acclaimed singer-songwriter who wrote the song 'You'll Be in My Heart' for the 1999 Disney film Tarzan.

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What they’re saying

“We're in a really bittersweet season of life right now, being mamas and transitioning to different paths careerwise. And so this song just means so much to us and really, like, captures our friendship and where we're at, just how much gratitude and love we hold for each other and our babies and this beautiful thing called life.”

— Maddie Font, Country Music Artist

“We love this movie, our babies love this movie, and just musically, I think it is one of the best soundtracks of all time, like of all movies. So Phil Collins crushed it with that song for sure — and crushed my heart. I cry every time I hear it.”

— Maddie Font, Country Music Artist

What’s next

Maddie & Tae's final appearance will be headlining the Red Poppy Festival in Georgetown, Texas on April 25, 2026.

The takeaway

As Maddie & Tae close this chapter of their career, their poignant cover of 'You'll Be in My Heart' reflects the bittersweet emotions of transitioning to new paths as solo artists and full-time mothers. Their decade-long partnership has left an indelible mark on country music, and their fans will no doubt cherish the memories of their dynamic duo.