James Taylor

:This article deals with James Taylor, the singer-songwriter and guitarist. For other people of the same name, see James Taylor (disambiguation).

2000s

Flanked by two greatest hit releases, the new October Road appeared in 2002 to a receptive audience. It featured a number of quiet but sophisticated instrumental accompaniments and passages, one of which won the corresponding Grammy. In 2004, with his Columbia/Sony record contract having concluded, he released ' with distribution through Hallmark Cards; it continued the accompaniment trend.

Related Topics:
October Road - 2002 - Grammy - 2004 - Hallmark Cards

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Always visibly active in environmental and progressive causes, in October 2004 Taylor joined the "Vote for Change" tour, playing a series of concerts in American swing states. These concerts were organized by MoveOn.org with the general goal of mobilizing people to vote for John Kerry and against George W. Bush in that year's Presidential campaign. Taylor's appearances were joint performances with the Dixie Chicks.

Related Topics:
Environmental - Progressive - Vote for Change - Swing states - MoveOn.org - John Kerry - George W. Bush - Presidential campaign - Dixie Chicks

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In 2001 Taylor wed for the third time, marrying Caroline ("Kim") Smedvig, Director of Public Relations and Marketing for the Boston Symphony Orchestra. The couple has twin boys, born in 2001.

Related Topics:
2001 - Public Relations - Marketing - Boston Symphony Orchestra

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