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James Taylor is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. He is a five-time Grammy Award winner and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000.

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Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 1978 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

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James and Kim Taylor's Cumulative Donations to Tanglewood Top $8 Million
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2026

James Taylor and his wife Kim donated proceeds from two sold-out Tanglewood concerts to the Boston Symphony Orchestra, bringing their cumulative contribution to over $8 million across Taylor's 52-year history at the festival.
James and Kim Taylor's Cumulative Donations to Tanglewood Top $8 Million
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 9, 2026

James and Kim Taylor donated proceeds from their sold-out Tanglewood concerts to the Boston Symphony Orchestra, bringing their cumulative contribution to over $8 million across more than five decades of performances.
Limón Dance Company to Continue 80th Anniversary Celebration at The Joyce Theater
by Stephi Wild - Jul 1, 2026

Limón Dance Company will present a program at The Joyce Theater in NYC featuring José Limón's 1958 work Mazurkas, performed in full for the first time since 1964, alongside Aszure Barton's 2025 commission Join.
Exclusive: Watch Betty Buckley Perform 'On the 4th of July' From Upcoming Live Album ENOUGH
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 30, 2026

BroadwayWorld has an exclusive video of Betty Buckley performing James Taylor's 'On the 4th of July.' The track is the latest single from Enough, Buckley's upcoming live album recorded during her acclaimed Joe's Pub residency.
Listen: Betty Buckley Releases New Single 'On the 4th of July'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 29, 2026

Betty Buckley has released her new single, “On the 4th of July,” written by six-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer-songwriter James Taylor. The track is the second single from Buckley’s forthcoming album, Enough. Listen now!
Stevie Holland to Celebrate New Album TALK TO YOUR TOMATOES at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 22, 2026

Jazz vocalist and songwriter Stevie Holland, who recently released her new album Talk to Your Tomatoes – will perform a celebratory New York summer concert at 54 Below.
Review: Stephanie Nakasian Brings Warmth and Depth to Chelsea Table + Stage
by Andrew Poretz - Jun 23, 2026

Stephanie Nakasian brought warmth, wit, and deep jazz chops to Chelsea Table + Stage, blending swinging standards, personal stories, and guest appearances by Meri Ziev and mouth trumpeter Robert Gurland.
AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS to Open at Shadowland Stages in Hudson Valley
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 17, 2026

Shadowland Stages, the Ellenville, NY theater celebrating its 41st season, announced casting for THE RESERVOIR and upcoming productions, including AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS by Mark Brown.
DEFIANTLY JONI to Open at Mark Taper Forum with MUSE/IQUE Orchestra
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026

MUSE/IQUE will present DEFIANTLY JONI: A Singer/Songwriter Bares Her Soul at the Mark Taper Forum, led by Rachael Worby with Chris Pierce, Effie Passero, and the MUSE/IQUE Orchestra, in partnership with Center Theatre Group.
HOT SUMMER NIGHTS to Return at Music Theatre of Connecticut with 2026 Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 10, 2026

Music Theatre of Connecticut's HOT SUMMER NIGHTS series will return to Norwalk, CT, featuring Broadway, jazz, cabaret, and storytelling performances running through the summer.
Review: Will Roland's Millennial Energy Shines at 54 Below
by Sharon Ellman - Jun 7, 2026

BE MORE CHILL and DEAR EVAN HANSON star Will Roland brings down the house at 54 Below on 6/5. This reviewer predicts that the future will be very bright for this talented young performer in the future.
WE THE PEOPLE: OUR SHARED PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE to Launch at Tanglewood with Yo-Yo Ma
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2026

Yo-Yo Ma will curate a weeklong residency at Tanglewood featuring 11 events, including James Taylor, Heather Cox Richardson, and Bryan Stevenson joining the BSO for AN AMERICAN JOURNEY WITH YO-YO MA AND FRIENDS.
MPAC Reveals Summer Lineup Featuring The Stray Cats, Derek Hough, and More
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2026

The Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown announced its summer concert lineup, featuring performers including The Stray Cats, Derek Hough, and Abbott Elementary's Janelle James, plus free outdoor events.
Lainey Dionne, TIME IN A BOTTLE, and DON'T LOOK BACK To Be Presented At Spire Center
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2026

Plymouth's Spire Center announced three new shows going on sale soon: Rhode Island singer/songwriter Lainey Dionne, TIME IN A BOTTLE: SONGS OF THE '70S with Swearingen & Kelli, and DON'T LOOK BACK - THE BOSTON EXPERIENCE.
Patty Griffin, Josh Ritter and More to be Featured in RIVER HOUSE RESTAURANT CONCERT SERIES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2026

Prescott Park Arts Festival has revealed its next wave of performers for the River House Restaurant Concert Series, set on the Wilcox Main Stage in Portsmouth, NH, featuring artists including Patty Griffin, Josh Ritter, and more.
Review: WORKING Mixes Humor and Dignity at Front Porch Theatricals
by Greg Kerestan - May 19, 2026

This Pittsburgh-centric update of the seventies cult musical bridges the gap between the old world and the new.
Alec Baldwin to Perform With Boston Symphony Orchestra at Tanglewood
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2026

Alec Baldwin will narrate the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s performance of Aaron Copland’s Lincoln Portrait in the Koussevitzky Music Shed. The award-winning actor and classical music enthusiast joins a special Independence Day weekend program.
Stephanie Pope, Jonathan Poretz and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2026

Next Week, 54 Below will some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Stephanie Pope, Jonathan Poretz, Ari Axelrod and more. 
Review: THE CAROLE KING AND JAMES TAYLOR STORY at BroadStage
by Shari Barrett - May 8, 2026

While harmonizing to perfection, Katis rules the piano with the sensitivity necessary to realistically perform King’s songs of self-awareness and the longing to find your place in the world, while Clews’ finger-picking expertise on guitar adds a real sense of introspective musical magic to Taylor’s.
THE MOUSE AND THE MUSTACHE To Have Industry Reading at Riverside Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2026

Riverside Theatre announced a new production set for its world premiere in Vero Beach, FL. A developmental reading in New York will feature Max Mendoza Crumm, James Taylor Odom, and Richard B. Watson, directed by Marcia Milgrom Dodge.

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