Brian 'Nashville' Duckworth, a singer and songwriter for the country music family band Taylor Made, has died at the age of 56. Duckworth passed away at his home in Clarksburg, West Virginia. The cause of death was not disclosed, according to his obituary.
Duckworth was a member of Taylor Made alongside his sister Wendy Williams and brother Greg Duckworth. The band gained recognition for their signature three-part sibling harmonies, a skill honed while growing up singing together on their porch in Taylor County, West Virginia.
The group was discovered by Nashville manager Dale Morris, who also represented artists like Kenny Chesney and Alabama, while they competed in the Colgate Country Showdown, which they won. Morris advised them to change their name from I-79 to Taylor Made and assisted in launching their radio career.
Taylor Made released their hit single "Things You Don't Grow Out Of" in 2012, and were named Independent Artist of the Year by Nashville's MusicRow Magazine the following year. The band also opened for artists such as Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley.
Beyond his music career, Duckworth also worked as a dump truck driver for Wolfe's Excavating. His obituary described his passion for this work, noting that he was happiest outdoors. "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," the obituary stated.
Duckworth's obituary highlighted that "music was a special part of his life" and that he "loved to sing and proudly performed with his family band," earning him the nickname "Nashville."
He is survived by his wife, Tina Scheuvront Duckworth, whom he was married to for over 15 years. He also leaves behind six children, four grandchildren, five siblings, and his pets. He was preceded in death by a brother, Dennis Keith Duckworth, and his father-in-law, Robert 'Bob' Lee Scheuvront. Services will be held at Floral Hills Memorial Garden in Grafton, West Virginia.