Brian “Nashville” Duckworth, the much-loved country singer and Taylor Made band member, has died at 56.
Duckworth died at his residence in Clarksburg, West Virginia, according to his obituary. No cause of death has been made public.
Known for his powerful voice and songwriting, Duckworth performed alongside his sister, Wendy Williams, and brother, Greg Duckworth, in the sibling country trio Taylor Made.
His obituary described music as “a special part of his life,” noting that he loved singing and took particular pride in appearing with his family’s band. Always eager for a chance to perform, he earned the affectionate nickname “Nashville.”
Taylor Made became known for the close three-part harmonies created by the Duckworth siblings.
Their musical journey began much earlier, with the trio growing up singing together on the porch of their Taylor County, West Virginia, home.
Brian “Nashville” Duckworth, the beloved country music performer and a member of family band Taylor Made, has died at age 56
The group’s big break came after they entered—and won—the Colgate Country Showdown, where they caught the attention of renowned Nashville manager Dale Morris.
Morris, who represented major country acts including Kenny Chesney and Alabama, encouraged the band to replace its original name, I-79, with Taylor Made. He also helped set the siblings on their path to country radio success.
In 2012, Taylor Made released the successful single Things You Don’t Grow Out Of. The following year, Nashville’s MusicRow Magazine named the country group Independent Artist of the Year, according to Billboard.
‘Three kids from the back porch have to have a lot of help to get the exposure,’ Duckworth told the outlet. ‘We’re just excited about each and every step along the way.’
They were the opening act for such superstars as Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley.
Duckworth’s other passion was his job as dump truck driver for Wolfe’s Excavating.
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‘He was the ‘Truck Boss,’ a job he truly enjoyed because it allowed him to spend his days outdoors. Whether working or relaxing, Brian was happiest surrounded by nature,’ his obituary read.
‘Brian’s love of family, music, and the outdoors will forever remain in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.’
Duckworth is survived by his wife of more than 15 years, Tina Scheuvront Duckworth.
A GoFundMe has been launched to help Duckworth’s wife with the ‘very real burden of funeral expenses, time away from work, and the many bills that continue to come in.’
The beloved country musician was a singer and songwriter for Taylor Made, which included his sister Wendy Williams, right, and brother Greg Duckworth, center
Taylor Made was well known for their hit 2012 single Things You Don’t Grow Out Of and performed along the likes of Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley
Duckworth is survived by his wife of more than 15 years, Tina Scheuvront Duckworth
A GoFundMe has been launched to help Duckworth’s wife with the ‘very real burden of funeral expenses, time away from work, and the many bills that continue to come in’
It currently has a goal set of $7,500 and has already amassed $4,445 as of Saturday.
He is also survived by his six children, Zach Morris, Ashton Goines, Logan Duckworth, Kayla Starkey, Michael Starkey, and Matt Starkey; four grandchildren, five sisters and brothers, and his pets.
Duckworth was preceded in death by one brother, Dennis Keith Duckworth, and father-in-law, Robert ‘Bob’ Lee Scheuvront.
He will be laid to rest at Floral Hills Memorial Garden in Grafton, West Virginia on Tuesday, September 15.