James Taylor tickets

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Since his debut album,

James Taylor

, was released in 1968, James Taylor has been one of the most impactful singer-songwriters in American musical culture. His relaxed and lyrical style has reached the hearts and minds of millions of listeners over the years, across multiple generations. Taylor has also scooped up prestigious awards, including six Grammys, inductions into multiple music halls of fame and a Presidential Medal of Freedom. He has had both critical and commercial success through No. 1 hits and platinum albums since his first chart-topper, Fire and Rain, in 1971. Overall, Taylor has sold over 100 million albums in the course of his career, making him one of the best-selling solo artists of all time.

'The Beginnings of a Songwriting Genius'

'James Taylor was born in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1948 in the same hospital where his father worked as a physician. When he was 3, the family relocated to Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Taylor took to music at a young age, playing the cello in elementary school. By 1960, he had decided that his true passion was the guitar. He was gigging professionally just three years into playing it. The rest is history.'

'Where can I buy James Taylor tickets?'

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'Will James Taylor be touring near me?'

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James Taylor's current tour will span the entirety of North America, with notable stops along the way in some iconic venues. These include

Rupp Arena

in Lexington, Kentucky, and the

Frank Erwin Events Center

in Austin, Texas. He will be joined on his current tour by legendary blues songstress Bonnie Raitt.

'What songs can I expect to hear at a James Taylor concert?'

'Taylor is a tireless songwriter, so you can be sure that you will hear some new material at a James Taylor concert. He also understands that his fans are there to hear his most popular songs, and he rewards their decades of support by playing some of his No. 1 hits, including Fire and Rain, Carolina in My Mind and You've Got a Friend. James Taylor concerts are a review of his life's work that will please the ears of both longtime and new fans of this prodigious and prolific songwriter.'

'Does James Taylor tour with a backing band?'

'Unless noted otherwise, James Taylor performs live with a backing band. He may perform solo on acoustic guitar for more intimate events. Taylor rounds out his sound with world-class sidemen who provide the ideal accompaniment as the singer conveys his message to fans.'

'How many Grammys has James Taylor won?'

'Taylor has collected six Grammys across four decades. The first time he received the award was in 1971 for Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male for You've Got a Friend. He received the award in 2006 for Person of the Year. This award came with performances of his songs by artists he had befriended over the years, like Carole King, David Crosby and Alison Krauss.'

'What other honors has James Taylor received?'

'Taylor has received two of the highest honors an American musician can receive. In 2015, he received the Presidential Medal of Freedom. In 2016, he joined the esteemed group of performers that have received the Kennedy Center Honors for their lifelong contributions to American culture.'

'What are some popular James Taylor songs?'

'You've Got a Friend, Carolina in My Mind, Fire and Rain, Mexico, How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You) and Sweet Baby James.'

'If I like James Taylor, what other artists will I enjoy?'

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Fans of James Taylor's work should check out other great singer-songwriters like his frequent collaborator, Carole King. They might also enjoy the relaxed musical stylings of performers like

Paul Simon

and

Crosby, Stills and Nash

.