- The Washington Times - Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Nicole Taylor of the country music trio Taylor Red died after a battle with breast cancer, her triplet sisters and bandmates, Natalie and Nika, announced. She was 35.

Nicole Taylor, the eldest of the three, died Sept. 28 in Nashville, Tennessee, the sisters said.

Natalie and Nika Taylor said in a statement on the group’s website that Nicole “will be greatly missed” and described her as their leader and best friend.

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A private funeral service has been held, and a memorial page has been set up where fans can donate to Samaritan’s Purse, an evangelical Christian international relief organization. 

Natalie and Nika Taylor also released a video about their sister’s death, saying she is “at peace and no longer suffering.”

Taylor Red, which performed as Red Roots until 2018, went viral on TikTok with its 2021 single “Country Money.” The trio’s TikTok following has since grown to 13.4 million followers.


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