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Brian 'Nashville' Duckworth, the beloved country music star and member of the family band Taylor Made, has died at the age of 56.
Duckworth passed away at his home in Clarksburg, West Virginia. A cause of death was not disclosed, according to his obituary.
He was a singer and songwriter for Taylor Made, which included his sister Wendy Williams and brother Greg Duckworth.
Music was 'a special part of his life,' his obituary stated. 'He loved to sing and proudly performed with his family band' and 'never passed up an opportunity to share his voice, earning him the affectionate nickname "Nashville."'
The band made their name through their signature three-part sibling harmonies.
They grew up singing together on their porch in Taylor County, West Virginia.
Brian 'Nashville' Duckworth, the beloved country music star and member of the family band Taylor Made, has died at the age of 56
The group was discovered by legendary Nashville manager, Dale Morris, while competing in the Colgate Country Showdown, which they won.
Morris, whose client list included some of the biggest names in modern country music including Kenny Chesney and Alabama, suggested they change their group name from I-79 to Taylor Made and helped launch their radio career.
Taylor Made released a hit single, Things You Don’t Grow Out Of, in 2012, and were named Independent Artist of the Year the following year by Nashville's MusicRow Magazine, per 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.
'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.'
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.
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.
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