Country duo Walker McGuire have called it quits, shocking fans. The duo announced their breakup on social media via Instagram:
“We regret to inform everyone we’ve decided to end Walker McGuire. We want to thank everyone for their support and for following us on our journey the last five + years.” The Instagram account is soon-to-be deleted.
McGuire and Walker met onstage at a writers round just days after they each moved to Nashville in 2012 to pursue songwriting careers. Walker McGuire’s debut single on the label, “Til Tomorrow,” has a run of more than 28 million streams to date. The duo’s Facebook page is now blank, with only the word: “Thank you.” The duo encouraged fans via Instagram to follow their solo pages at @jordanwalker2 and @mcguirejohn.
Ater sharing news of the breakup, Johnny McGuire posted a new photo from a solo photoshoot to his individual page, telling fans that new music is coming soon.