Nicole Taylor of Taylor Red dies at 35 after cancer battle
Nicole Taylor, the 35‑year‑old lead vocalist of the country trio Taylor Red, has died following a battle with breast cancer. Her sisters announced the news in a YouTube video on 2 November. Doctors had diagnosed her with stage three breast cancer in 2022, which later progressed to stage four. Taylor Red, formed in Hurley, Mississippi, has been active since 2010.
Key facts
- The trio consists of identical sisters Nika, Natalie and Nicole, with Nicole being the oldest.
- The group originally performed as Red Roots before rebranding to Taylor Red in 2018.
- Taylor Red released three albums between 2011 and 2014: Red Roots, The Middle of Nowhere, and Triplicity.
- The band has played over 1,000 live shows across the United States and internationally.
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Why it matters
The loss of a prominent young country artist highlights ongoing health challenges in the music community.
What changed
First published from Hindustan Times and Euronews