Taylor Red Loses Vocalist Nicole Taylor to Cancer After Four Year Fight
The country musician died on Sept. 28 at age 35, defying a three month prognosis given to her in 2023.
By Anthony Lawson ·
Nicole Taylor, the lead vocalist for the country trio Taylor Red, died on Sept. 28, 2026, after a four year battle with breast cancer. Her sisters Nika and Natalie Taylor confirmed the death in an Instagram video posted Monday, noting she was 35 years old.
The family held a private funeral service. The sisters described Nicole's approach to her illness as one of active engagement rather than passive endurance. Nika Taylor stated that Nicole told her loved ones they were not going to live in dread during the process. Natalie Taylor added that her sister remained hopeful, traveled, and worked hard until the end.
Nicole was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer in 2022. She initially responded well to chemotherapy treatments and was declared free of evidence of disease. However, Nika Taylor said a more serious diagnosis arrived about nine months later, indicating the cancer had progressed to Stage 4.
Doctors gave Nicole three months to live following that Stage 4 diagnosis. She lived for another full year. Nika Taylor recalled that after asking for her prognosis, Nicole heard the three month estimate. If treatments worked, doctors did not know how much time remained beyond that window.
The Taylor sisters formed their music group in 2010 under the name Red Roots. They released their self-titled debut album in 2011, followed by The Middle of Nowhere in 2012 and Triplicity in 2014. In 2015, the trio signed with Inpop Records and rebranded as Taylor Red. They released the track Country Money in 2021.
Nicole was born on March 18, 1991. Her sisters said she maintained a deep and steady faith throughout her life. Nika Taylor acknowledged the family is still shocked by the death. She said they have God's promise of ultimate healing and know Nicole is not suffering anymore.
