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James Taylor Announces 29-Date Tour After Kimmel Performance

4/23/2026

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James Taylor performed “That’s Why I’m Here” on Jimmy Kimmel Live and announced a 29-show tour beginning April 26 in Highland, California.
After Flying Machine dissolved in 1967, Taylor moved from North Carolina to London and recorded a demo.
Peter Asher, new head of A&R for Apple Records, signed Taylor in 1968.
Taylor’s 1970 single “Fire and Rain” reached number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and won his first Grammy.

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James Taylor performed “That’s Why I’m Here” on Jimmy Kimmel Live and announced a 29-show tour beginning April 26 in Highland, California.
After Flying Machine dissolved in 1967, Taylor moved from North Carolina to London and recorded a demo.
Peter Asher, new head of A&R for Apple Records, signed Taylor in 1968.
Taylor’s 1970 single “Fire and Rain” reached number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and won his first Grammy.