Chapel Hart Goes on Hiatus, 2 Members Launch New Duo Magnolia Rising: ‘This Is Not a Goodbye’

Country trio Chapel Hart is taking a hiatus as the group’s members focus on other creative initiatives, they announced on Monday (Aug. 25). The trio, which includes sisters Danica Hart and Devynn Hart as well as their cousin Trea Swindle, first gained acclaim in 2022 on America’s Got Talent.

“Over the last few years, Chapel Hart has taken us places we never could have imagined,” began the message posted to Instagram. “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. 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.”

Danica is embarking on a solo endeavor, while Devynn and Trea have launched the duo Magnolia Rising.

Chapel Hart is known for songs such as “You Can Have Him Jolene” and “The Girls Are Back in Town.” The trio released four albums, most recently the holiday album Hartfelt Family Christmas in 2024. Chapel Hart was also featured on Darius Rucker’s song “Ol’ Church Hymn.”

Though the group’s members are currently going their separate ways, it seems there was at one point tension within the group prior to the hiatus, with Danica posting a now-deleted message on social media in July, in which she claimed that she was being “pushed out of my band and my company.”

Currently, Chapel Hart has two upcoming shows to fulfill, according to the group’s website, including an Aug. 29 show in Georgia and an Oct. 25 appearance at the music festival Keep It Country in the United Kingdom.

The group’s Aug. 26 post noted that they would “finish playing our scheduled shows for the reason of the season. The post also stated, “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. We want to celebrate the community we’ve built together…We love and thank you for being a part of the congregation and we look forward to your continued support.”

On Magnolia Rising’s Instagram account, Devynn and Trea also teased fans that “something’s coming…” on Sept. 12.