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Supporting the battle against COVID-19

Mar 24, 2020



Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, MA announced today a $1 million donation from Kim and James to help bolster the hospital’s Emergency Preparedness Fund during the ongoing efforts to help battle the coronavirus pandemic. Speaking of their decision, James said:

There is no question that it’s a point of pride for New Englanders to claim the MGH as their hospital – our hospital – and this is especially true today with the threat coming from a new and insidious virus. Kim and I want to be part of this fight. We have been so inspired by the courage and sacrifice of the health care heroes in the trenches who are working so hard to protect us all.

Kim added:

The MGH is a place that is looked to for leadership – clinical, scientific and ethical – in humanity’s fight against the danger that is around us. We are proud to support a medical center that is leading the way on so many fronts.

Both Kim and James have deep ties to Mass General. James’s father, Isaac, earned his medical degree at Harvard, then completed his residency in internal medicine, served as chief resident and conducted research at the MGH – where James was born. Kim has served on the board of the MassGeneral Hospital for Children for the past five years. In 2016, the Taylors performed at a benefit for the MGH Cancer Center, helping to raise $2.6 million.

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A Socially Distant Visit With James

Mar 21, 2020

The Canadian tour may have been postponed, but we can still enjoy some time with James. Join us tomorrow, Sunday March 22, at 2:00 pm ET / 11:00 am PT for “A Socially Distant Visit With James” on Facebook! Chat with James and spend some “virtual” quality time #AtHomeTogether.

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Songs of Comfort

Mar 19, 2020

A song to lift our spirits during challenging times, “Secret O’ Life” first appeared on the 1977 album, JT. Be sure to check out #SongsOfComfort — the hashtag created and inspired by Yo-Yo Ma’s posting of Dvořák’s “Going Home”. Post your own, we are watching!

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Questlove Supreme

Mar 17, 2020

James was a guest recently on iHeartRadio’s Questlove Supeme, the weekly music and culture podcast hosted by The Roots drummer, Questlove.

Click here to listen to James’s episode now!

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Canadian Tour update

Mar 17, 2020

Following James’s statement, Live Nation Canada has made the following announcement:

LIVE NATION CANADA – PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT

Due to the unprecedented circumstances surrounding COVID-19, James Taylor & His All-Star Band with special guest Bonnie Raitt and her band have announced their Canadian Tour is being postponed. The tour will be rescheduled, and previously purchased tickets will be honored for all dates.

James Taylor shared, “I’ve had so many messages urging me to announce a decision regarding our upcoming Canadian tour. We were so looking forward to the tour, it breaks my heart to call it off. But that’s what we must do. All the medical information suggests that small and large gatherings may well put people at risk. That is the last thing we would ever want to do. I hope we can reschedule for the not-too-distant future.”

Fans are encouraged to hold on to their tickets until new dates are announced. Previously purchased tickets will be honoured on the new dates. Fans with questions regarding refunds are asked to reach out to their point of purchase.

More information will be released as it is available.

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COVID-19 Statement

Mar 15, 2020

James here. I’ve had so many messages urging me to announce a decision regarding our upcoming Canadian tour. We were so looking forward to the tour, it breaks my heart to call it off. But that’s what we must do. All the medical information suggests that small and large gatherings may well put people at risk. That is the last thing we would ever want to do. I hope we can reschedule for the not-too-distant future. We will have an announcement tomorrow about how you can obtain a refund if you purchased a ticket to one of our Canadian concerts.

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