Nicole Taylor, Country Singer in Triplet Trio Taylor Red, Dies at 35

Background and Career

Nicole Taylor, a country singer and one-third of the identical triplet trio Taylor Red, passed away at the age of 35. Born and raised in southern Mississippi, she formed Taylor Red with her identical triplet sisters, Nika and Natalie, in 2010 under the name Red Roots. They released three albums before rebranding as Taylor Red in 2018. Known for genre-blending country music and tight harmonies, the sisters played guitar, banjo, fiddle, and mandolin.

Social Media Presence

The trio later found a new audience on social media, where their synchronized performances, musical covers, and comedy bits helped them amass millions of followers. In 2020, Variety featured Taylor Red in a report examining how female country and pop groups were using TikTok to build audiences outside traditional industry channels. Their 2021 song "Country Money" became one of their best-known releases.

Health Struggle and Passing

Nicole was diagnosed with an aggressive form of stage 3 breast cancer in 2022. Although she initially responded well to chemotherapy and was declared to have no evidence of disease, the cancer eventually returned and progressed to stage 4. Doctors gave her three months to live following the diagnosis, but she lived for another year.

The sisters announced her death in an emotional video posted Monday, Nov. 2. "We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our sister Nicole Taylor," Nika said. "We honestly thought she’d be healed here on earth, but now she’s healed in heaven."

Natalie recalled Nicole's resilience: "She tried not to live in fear, remained really hopeful... She traveled, she tried to live life, she worked really hard, she tried to have fun."

Legacy and Fan Support

In their tribute, Nika and Natalie remembered Nicole as their "fearless leader" and best friend. She remained devoted to her Christian faith throughout her illness, continuing exercise, travel, and work even while undergoing treatment.

The family held a private funeral service. In lieu of flowers, fans are encouraged to make donations in Nicole’s memory to Samaritan’s Purse, one of her favorite charities.

Practical Implications and Verification

For those unfamiliar with Taylor Red, the group's history highlights the power of TikTok in independent country music. Fans looking to support the family can easily verify the announcement through the group's official website or Variety's music section. To confirm the details, readers can visit the official tribute page on the group's site or the original Variety report. Donations to Samaritan's Purse provide direct financial relief to a recognized charity.