Music icon James Taylor will make his Grand Ole Opry debut Nov. 11 as part of the Opry’s ongoing 100th anniversary celebrations.
George Hamilton IV was the first country artist to champion James Taylor’s music by recording covers of “Carolina in My Mind” in 1969 and “Sweet Baby James” in 1971. Taylor has also collaborated with country artists over the years including Chris Stapleton, Vince Gill, Lyle Lovett, as well as with Alison Krauss on the song “How’s the World Treating You?” – which earned Taylor a Grammy Award for best country collaboration.
Opry executive producer Dan Rogers shared in a statement: “The Opry has been built over the last 100 years in large part by songwriters and storytellers. To have one of the very best ever with us to celebrate 100 years is amazing to so many of us.”
Taylor will be joined by Vince Gill and Emmylou Harris, with previously announced artists including Scotty Hasting, Jamey Johnson, Craig Morgan and Gary Sinise and the Lieutenant Dan Band during the November 11th performance.
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