“Before This World,” JT’s first album of new songs since 2002, is now available to order from Amazon.com on CD, MP3 download, a deluxe CD/DVD, a limited edition deluxe book version, and even vinyl. It’s also available via iTunes. There’s a flurry of promotion around the album’s release, so be sure to read on for all the details.
The 2014 summer tour began Friday night in Portland and continues through August. A lengthy European tour follows soon after. See the Tour page for all the details. News Round-Up Seattle Times Review Obama Offers Backstage James Taylor Tickets For Donation James Taylor Still Singing For Obama
JT and his fabled pet pig Mona are unlikely players in a story recounted by author Michael Pollan in the June issue of Smithsonian magazine. JT enters on page three of the interview.
JT will perform at a White House ceremony honoring Carole King, recipient the 2013 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. Gloria Estefan, Billy Joel, Jesse McCartney, Trisha Yearwood, and Carole King herself are also scheduled to perform at the May 22 ceremony.
Billboard interviewed JT about his admiration for country music icon George Jones, who died April 26 at the age of 81: James Taylor Remembers George Jones and Their ‘Bartender’s Blues’
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