Taylor "Tae" Elizabeth Dye was born in the small town of Shawnee, Oklahoma. Growing up, she performed as a singer at several events from singing the National Anthem to competing in festivals. At 15, she met Maddie Marlow through her vocal coach and the two began writing music together. Tae is best known as singer and songwriter for country duo Maddie & Tae , who has had success with breakthrough 2014 hit "Girl In A Country Song".