James Taylor Biography

James Taylor is a master at describing specific even autobiographical situations in a way that resonates with people everywhere. Taylor has been a compass for his fans articulating moments of pain and joy and letting his listeners know that they are not alone. As a recording and touring artist Taylor has set a precedent to which countless young musicians have aspired. He has sold over 100 million albums throughout his career beginning in 1968 when he was signed to The Beatles’ Apple Records. Taylor’s songs have had a profound influence on songwriters and music lovers from all walks of life: “Fire and Rain” “Country Road” “Something in the Way She Moves” “Shed a Little Light” “Copperline” and many more. He has earned 40 gold platinum and multi-platinum awards and five Grammy Awards for a catalog that runs from James Taylor (1968) and Sweet Baby James (1970) to Hourglass (1997) and October Road (2002). His first Greatest Hits album earned the Recording Industry Association of America’s elite Diamond Award given for sales in excess of 10 million units in the United States. For his artistic accomplishments Taylor was honored with the 1998 Century Award Billboard magazine’s highest accolade bestowed for distinguished creative achievement.

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