Taylor Red Sisters Share Emotional Tribute to Nicole Taylor Following Her Death

 Nicole Taylor, one of the identical triplets who formed the country music group Taylor Red, has died at 35 following a years-long battle with breast cancer. Her sisters, Nika and Natalie Taylor, announced her death in an emotional social media video on November 2, 2026, saying Nicole had died on September 28. Her passing has brought renewed attention to the group's music and the close family bond behind its performances. For listeners who followed the trio, the news marks the loss of a singer and musician whose work was closely connected to her sisters.

Born Nicole Helen Taylor on March 18, 1991, Nicole grew up in Hurley, Mississippi, alongside her identical triplet sisters. Their shared interest in music began early and eventually developed into a performing group. Initially known as Red Roots, the trio later adopted the name Taylor Red in 2018. Their identity was built around the sisters' voices and musical partnership, giving audiences a group shaped by both family connection and a shared commitment to performing.

Nicole contributed as a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. She played guitar, banjo, and drums, bringing several musical abilities to the group's work. Alongside Nika and Natalie, she performed at live events and shared stages with established artists including Josh Turner, Amy Grant, and Diamond Rio. Nicole also co-hosted a radio show with Taste of Country. These experiences reflected a career that extended beyond singing, combining performance, songwriting, instrumental work, and engagement with country music audiences.

In their announcement, Nicole's sisters described her breast cancer diagnosis in 2022. They said she was initially diagnosed with stage-three cancer and responded to treatment. At one point, there was no evidence of disease, but the cancer later returned and progressed to stage four. Her treatment involved difficult periods and setbacks. Nika and Natalie recalled that Nicole tried to remain active through the experience, including doing CrossFit while undergoing chemotherapy. Their account conveys both the seriousness of her illness and the determination they remembered in her.

The sisters' tribute also focused on Nicole's place within their family and musical partnership. They called her their leader and best friend, remembering a strong personality who stood up for them and encouraged them. They shared memories of traveling together, enjoying meals, making music, and spending time with family. They had hoped Nicole would recover and be able to tell her own story about overcoming cancer. Instead, they are now sharing memories of someone whose influence reached far beyond the stage.

Nicole is survived by her parents, Mark and Sherry Taylor; her brother, Mark Allen Taylor Jr.; and her sisters, Natalie Jean and Nika Lee, along with nieces and nephews. According to the information provided, her funeral service took place on October 2 at Woodard Funeral Home, followed by burial at Crestview Memory Gardens. The service came just days after her death on September 28. Her family has shared the news publicly while remembering the person they loved and the years they spent together.

For Taylor Red listeners, Nicole's legacy remains connected to the harmonies and performances she created with her sisters. Her musical contributions included several instruments, songwriting, and live appearances, while her family's tribute highlights the personal qualities they treasured most. Her death at 35 is a profound loss for those closest to her and for fans who valued the trio's work. As people revisit Taylor Red's music, Nicole Helen Taylor will be remembered for her talent, her place in a close-knit musical family, and the strength her sisters say she showed throughout her illness.