The latest episode of the podcast Broken Record features an in-depth conversation between James and author Malcolm Gladwell that touches on James Carolina youth, the nature of songwriting and more. James also performs two songs from his new album, American Standard. Click here to listen now!
Amazon Music subscribers — visit today to listen to a new Handpicked playlist from James himself; 25-songs drawn from and inspired by the Taylor family record collection! Check it out at Amazon Music now!
Just released! A new track from James’s upcoming album, American Standard! Listen below to “God Bless The Child”, written by Billie Holiday and Arthur Herzog Jr in 1941.
American Standard will be released next Friday, February 28, available digitally, streaming, CD and vinyl. For the audiophile in your life, check out this video featuring the special limited-edition, hi-fi pressing on 2LPs at 45 RPM for superior sound.
Don’t miss James and band’s LIVE performance across 250 radio stations nationwide!
On Thursday, February 27, iHeartRadio ICONS will present James Taylor: In Celebration of American Standard with host, Jim Kerr. The show will feature James and band — including guitarist, John Pizzarelli — performing songs from the new album and discussion about the recording process. For more information, please visit iHeart.com.
James Taylor: In Celebration of American Standard will be streamed live live at YouTube.com/iHeartRadio next Thursday night at 7pm ET!
Every ticket for James’s upcoming US and Canadian tours includes a CD or digital download of American Standard. Ticket buyers should receive an email containing redemption codes and instructions — please check your inbox for that email and contact [email protected] if you are still waiting, or if you need assistance.
Canadians: enter to win a pair of concert tickets here! Still need tickets? Visit the Schedule page to get yours now!
James played a 3-song set on BBC Radio 2’s morning show with Ken Bruce earlier this week. Click here to listen back on BBC.co.uk now! This just in: Sunday’s Parade Magazine feature interview with James. Click here to read that piece on Parade.com!
James has had a busy few weeks and we’ve got behind-the-scenes photos! On January 30, James, Kim and cellist, Owen Young, performed at the Library of Congress in DC to honor long-time Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The LBJ Foundation event celebrated the presentation to RBG of the Foundation’s “Liberty & Justice for All Award”. Click here to see photos from that event.
Also last month, James welcomed Jane Pauley and her CBS crew to TheBarn to tape James’s CBS Sunday Morning appearance. You can find a gallery of photos from that day here. Last but not least, head here to see candid photos from James’s recent visit to NYC’s Ed Sullivan Theater for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert!
This week, James’s hometown newspaper — the award winning Berkshire Eagle — featured a wonderful overview of Break Shot and American Standard by longtime feature writer, Clarence Fanto. Click here to read that article, and don’t miss the recent Los Angeles Times piece as well.