February 3, 2020 Published by Aaron Comments Off on BERKSHIREEAGLE.COM – A busy James Taylor reflects on a long and winding road
By Clarence Fanto WASHINGTON — A half-century after his breakthrough as a singer-songwriter, James Taylor is coming to grips with the rocky road that led him to a hard-won stardom. On Feb. 1, 1970, his album “Sweet Baby James” was...
January 31, 2020 Published by Aaron Comments Off on ‘Break Shot’ — available now!
Today's the day! James's Audible Original memoir, Break Shot: My First 21 Years, is now available to fans in the US. Click the image below to watch the Break Shot launch trailer.
Recorded at James's home studio, TheBarn, Break Shot is a unique audio memoir that offers a tour — in words and music — of James's first 21 years in rich, new detail. Visit https://www.audible.com/JamesTaylor to download now! (NOTE: Break Shot is available as a free download with sign up to Audible's free 30 day trial. For James's international fans: please stay tuned for more news on Break Shot's global availability!)
January 31, 2020 Published by Aaron Comments Off on SweetBabyJames@50!
How time flies! Sweet Baby James, James's second studio album (of 19!) was released on February 1 1970, making tomorrow its 50th anniversary! Among many future classics, Sweet Baby James included "Fire And Rain", James's first top 10 hit!
Click below to view a special message from James, and visit AmericanSongwriter.com to read from Henry Diltz about the creation of the iconic album cover!
January 30, 2020 Published by Aaron Comments Off on CBS Sunday Morning
Tune in to this week's edition of CBS Sunday Morning to catch Jane Pauley's in-depth profile of James, including behind-the-scenes stories of Break Shot, as well as his two years recording, American Standard, in TheBarn.
Check your local listings to see when CBS Sunday Morning airs on your CBS affiliate this Sunday, February 2!
Photo by Ellyn Kusmin
January 30, 2020 Published by Aaron Comments Off on AMERICANSONGWRITER.COM – Inside an Icon: Henry Diltz and Sweet Baby James
By Paul Zollo There comes a time in your teenage years when image is everything. You’re searching for someone to emulate – you’re looking for a hero. Your parents aren’t heroic anymore – quite the contrary — so you’re spending...
January 30, 2020 Published by Aaron Comments Off on PEOPLE.COM – How Sweet It Is: James Taylor on Overcoming His Demons and Finding Peace Through Music
By Jordan Runtagh Getting to James Taylor’s house in rural Western Massachusetts is like driving through one of his songs. It’s just after New Year’s and the Berkshires really do seem dreamlike on account of the frosting. A country road...
January 29, 2020 Published by Aaron Comments Off on THEHILL.COM — James Taylor to perform at awards ceremony for Ruth Bader Ginsburg this week
BY JUDY KURTZ James Taylor is set to honor Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg at a star-studded awards ceremony in Washington, D.C., this week. The “Fire and Rain” singer is poised to perform at the LBJ Liberty & Justice...
January 23, 2020 Published by James Taylor Comments Off on BOSTONGLOBE.COM – James Taylor announces his next album, ‘American Standard,’ and details of his summer tour
By Grace Griffin Scenes of snow-covered trees and frosty ground surround James Taylor as he walks through the woods, approaching a cabin. He enters the cozy, wood-paneled abode and sits on a stool, guitar in hand and headphones donned, crooning...
January 23, 2020 Published by James Taylor Comments Off on ROLLINGSTONE.COM – James Taylor Details New Album, Hits Road With Jackson Browne
By Daniel Kreps James Taylor will take on the Great American Songbook on the singer’s upcoming album American Standard, due out February 28th. The LP is Taylor’s first since 2015’s Before This World and 19th overall. “I’ve always had songs...
January 23, 2020 Published by Aaron Comments Off on New album, ‘American Standard’, coming February 28!
Fantasy Records will release James Taylor's new album, American Standard, on February 28, 2020.
Recorded in James's home studio, TheBarn, and produced by Dave O'Donnell, John Pizzarelli and James, American Standard includes James re-imagining some of the 20th century's most beloved songs making them his own.
American Standard is available for pre-order today; to learn more and watch a video teaser for the new album, please click here.
