Beloved Country Singer Passes Away At 56

Country singer Brian “Nashville” Duckworth has died at 56, leaving behind a family, a loyal fan base and a musical legacy built alongside the people closest to him.

Duckworth died at his home Sept. 7, according to an obituary shared by his family. A cause of death was not listed.

Best known as a member of the family country band Taylor Made, Duckworth balanced music with a blue-collar career that earned him another nickname along the way.

His family said he “was a devoted dump truck driver for Wolfe’s Excavating,” where he became known as the “Truck Boss.”

The obituary said “he truly enjoyed” the work “because it allowed him to spend his days outdoors.”

Music, however, remained one of the defining parts of his life.

“Music was also a special part of his life. He loved to sing and proudly performed with his family band, Taylor Made. Brian never passed up an opportunity to share his voice, earning him the affectionate nickname ‘Nashville.'”

Duckworth grew up singing with his brother, Greg, and sister, Wendy Williams. The siblings eventually formed a band in 2008 under the name I-79 and performed together at the Colgate Country Showdown.

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The group later changed its name to Taylor Made and went on to build a following in the country music scene.

Among the band’s best-known songs was “Things You Don’t Grow Out Of,” which climbed to No. 36 on the Billboard Indicator chart.

Duckworth’s family said his greatest pride remained the people closest to him.

He is survived by his wife of nearly 16 years, Tina, along with six children, Zach, Ashton, Logan, Kayla, Michael and Matt. He also leaves behind four grandchildren and five brothers and sisters.

“Above all, Brian treasured his family and the special memories they created together,” the obituary read. “He also dearly loved his faithful fur family, who were constant companions and brought him great comfort and happiness. Brian’s love of family, music, and the outdoors will forever remain in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.”

His niece, Brianna Duckworth Kazner, also shared an emotional tribute after his death, posting video from her wedding and reflecting on what may have been the family’s final Taylor Made performance together.

Kazner said she is “having a hard time believing” that is “the last time Taylor Made sang together.”

“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,” Kazner wrote.

She also remembered Duckworth as someone she could turn to whenever she hit a wall creatively.

“As I’ve gotten older and started writing my own music, I knew the guy to call whenever I got creatively ‘stuck.’ He truly had such a way with song lyrics that I knew without a doubt Uncle Brian would pull me out of the songwriter’s slump.”

Kazner said the two had spoken recently “about a song idea he had,” adding, “I can’t count the number of times we got to sing together but it will have never been enough.”

Duckworth is scheduled to be laid to rest Monday at Floral Hills Memorial Garden.

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