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Brian “Nashville” Duckworth died at his home in Clarksburg on September 7 at age 56.
Alongside his siblings, he performed with West Virginia country group Taylor Made.
Away from music, Duckworth worked as a dump truck driver and became known by colleagues as the “Truck Boss.”
Brian “Nashville” Duckworth lived two distinct professional lives, moving between family country music performances and his work behind the wheel of a dump truck. The West Virginia singer died Monday, September 7, at his home in Clarksburg at age 56.
For Duckworth, music was a family pursuit rather than his only occupation. He performed with his brother Greg and sister Wendy as part of Taylor Made, a group built around the siblings’ three-part harmonies.
His working life took him in a very different direction. Duckworth drove a dump truck for Wolfe’s Excavating, a job he reportedly enjoyed enough that his co-workers gave him the nickname “Truck Boss.” His obituary highlighted the nickname as part of the identity he had developed outside the stage.
The outdoors also played an important role in Duckworth’s life. According to his family, he was happiest when he could be outside, whether that meant working or spending time in nature.
Duckworth’s connection with music began long before Taylor Made was established. He and his siblings grew up singing together on the back porch of their family home in Taylor County, West Virginia.
Their mother taught the children to sing, while neighbors became an early audience. The neighborhood interaction eventually became part of the siblings’ childhood musical experience, with residents calling out requests for songs.
That family foundation later developed into a more formal musical partnership. Brian, Greg and Wendy formed a trio called I-79 only days before they entered the Colgate Country Showdown.
The experience helped the siblings recognise the strength of performing together. They eventually adopted the name Taylor Made and developed their sound around their shared vocal harmonies.
The family group achieved measurable success during its run. Taylor Made released several songs, including “Things You Don’t Grow Out Of,” which reached No. 36 on the Billboard Indicator chart.
The trio also received industry recognition. In 2012, Taylor Made was named MusicRow Magazine’s Independent Artist of the Year, marking one of the notable achievements of the siblings’ musical career.
Despite those accomplishments, Duckworth did not abandon his working life outside entertainment. His career continued to combine performances with the more routine responsibilities of his job at Wolfe’s Excavating.
Duckworth’s story was therefore not limited to his work as a country performer. The “Truck Boss” nickname reflected another side of his life, one closely connected to his job and his enjoyment of being outdoors.
His death leaves behind his wife, Tina, six children and four grandchildren. His family is also expecting another granddaughter.
Duckworth’s life brought together two worlds: a family-centered music career shaped by years of singing with his siblings and a working life that gave him a separate identity among his colleagues.
