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Brian “Nashville” Duckworth, Country Singer and Dump-Truck Operator, Dies at 56
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Core Event
Brian “Nashville” Neil Duckworth, a vocalist for the family country trio Taylor Made, died at his home in Clarksburg, West Virginia, on September 7. He was 56 years old. The obituary and family announcements did not disclose a cause of death.
Background & Context
Duckworth performed with his brother Greg and sister Wendy as the trio I-79 beginning in 2008, later rebranding as Taylor Made. The group reached No. 36 on the Billboard Indicator chart and was honored by *MusicRow* as Independent Artist of the Year (reported as 2012 by one outlet and 2013 by another). Taylor Made opened for acts such as Dierks Bentley, Charlie Daniels and Miranda Lambert.
Key Figures & Groups
- Brian “Nashville” Neil Duckworth — vocalist for Taylor Made, dump-truck driver for Wolfe’s Excavating.
- Greg Duckworth — brother and bandmate.
- Wendy Williams — sister and bandmate.
- Tina Scheuvront Duckworth — wife of 15 + years, mother of six children.
- Brianna Duckworth Kazner — niece, songwriter who posted a tribute on social media.
- Wolfe’s Excavating — employer where Duckworth worked as a dump-truck operator.
Data & Statistics
- Age at death: 56 years.
- Date of death: September 7 (2026).
- Chart peak: No. 36 on Billboard Indicator.
- Award: *MusicRow* Independent Artist of the Year (2012 or 2013, per sources).
Official Statements & Responses
The family’s obituary highlighted Duckworth’s love of music, the outdoors, and his “faithful fur family,” describing him as a “devoted dump-truck driver” who “truly enjoyed” his work because it kept him outdoors. Niece Brianna posted a Facebook tribute recalling how she grew up watching the family perform and how Duckworth’s guidance helped her creatively.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Sibling count: Sources list five, six, or seven siblings.
- Award year: Reported as either 2012 or 2013.
- Funeral details: Visitation is scheduled for mid-September at Bartlett Funeral Home, with a funeral service and entombment at Floral Hills Memorial Garden. No cause of death has been released.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I grew up watching my dad, Aunt Wendy, and Uncle Brian perform at fairs and festivals until I was finally old enough to join them on a few occasions,” — Brianna Duckworth Kazner
- “He had a huge heart and truly would have given you the shirt off his back. He was a simple man who loved his family deeply and found joy in the things he loved most—singing, hunting, and making people laugh,” — Tina
What's Next
Visitation is planned for mid-September at Bartlett Funeral Home, followed by a funeral service and entombment at Floral Hills Memorial Garden. The family has not announced any public memorial events beyond the scheduled services.