Chapel Hart will “press pause,” the group announced on Monday evening (August 25).

“Over the last few years, Chapel Hart has taken us places we never could have imagined. We have laughed, cried, grown, and stood on stages we used to dream about. More than anything, we have shared a bond that goes deeper than music, and that part will always remain,” the group — made up of sisters and cousins Danica Hart, Trea Swindle and Devynn Hart — wrote in a statement. “As we each step into new seasons in life, we have decided to press pause on Chapel Hart so we can explore other passions and dreams that have been calling to us individually. This is not a goodbye. It is a celebration of everything we have built and a step toward everything still to come.

“We kindly ask for the same love and support as we each walk our different paths. You can find Danica sharing her journey at @thedanicahart while Dev and Trea begin their next chapter at @magnoliarisingofficial,” Chapel Hart’s Instagram caption states. “Thank you for being part of this incredible ride. The Chapel Hart story will always be a beautiful part of our lives, and we cannot wait to see what the future holds for each of us.”

The trio earned the golden buzzer on America’s Got Talent when they auditioned in 2022 with an original song with a twist on one of Dolly Parton’s classic hits from the 1970s, “You Can Have Him Jolene.” Since then, Chapel Hart has garnered attention and praise from Parton and other legends in the genre, including Tanya Tucker and Loretta Lynn. It became “ pivotal moment in our career,” Chapel Hart said while catching up with iHeartCountry last year.

“We want to celebrate the community we’ve built together, so as we finish playing our scheduled shows for the rest of the season, we hope that we get to see each and every one of you on the road!!” Chapel Hart’s statement concludes. “We love and thank you for being a part of the congregation and we look forward to your continued support.”

Angie Ward