Brian "Nashville" Duckworth, a West Virginia country singer known for his work with the family trio Taylor Made, has died at 56, according to an obituary posted by Bartlett Funeral Home and Crematory. The notice names Bartlett Funeral Home as handling arrangements and says the funeral service will follow visitation at the funeral home.
The obituary described Duckworth as a devoted husband, father and grandfather who loved singing. It said he "loved to sing and proudly performed with his family band, Taylor Made," and noted his longtime nickname "Nashville" reflected that passion. The notice did not disclose a cause of death.
Outside music, Duckworth worked as a dump truck driver for Wolfe's Excavating. Coworkers knew him as the "Truck Boss," and the obituary said he enjoyed the job because it kept him outdoors. The notice lists his wife as Tina Scheuvront Duckworth and identifies six children, multiple grandchildren and several surviving siblings.
Career And Remembrances
Taylor Made featured Duckworth alongside his brother Greg and sister Wendy. The trio built a regional following with tight three‑part harmonies and a traditional country sound. MusicRow reported the group charted on the CountryBreakout Chart and named Taylor Made its Independent Artist of the Year. MusicRow also associated the trio with Little General Records.
The band received radio and festival exposure. Reports say Taylor Made appeared on CMT and performed with established acts such as Dierks Bentley, Charlie Daniels and Miranda Lambert. Different outlets noted one of their songs reached the Billboard Indicator chart and other tracks placed on MusicRow charts, underlining the group’s independent success.
Family and fans posted tributes online. Duckworth’s niece, Brianna Duckworth Kazner, wrote on Facebook that a recent wedding video was "the last time Taylor Made sang together" and recalled him helping her through songwriting slumps. Tina Duckworth told FOX he was "the most humble and selfless" person and described his love of family, music and the outdoors.
Obituaries and recent profiles document Duckworth’s role as a singer and guitarist within the trio. They describe a musical upbringing that led the siblings to perform as a group, first under a different name and later as Taylor Made. The group’s recordings remain available on digital platforms and continue to identify Duckworth as a member.
