James Taylor

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James Taylor Narrates Life Before Fame And Sings American Standards On New Album

8:01am February 09, 2020

James Taylor's had a long and rich career, with hits including "Fire and Rain" and "You've Got a Friend." Now he's releasing an audio-only memoir and has a new album of standards coming Feb. 28.

Baseball player Willie Mays, singer Barbra Streisand and politician Shirley Chisholm will all be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom this year.

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Here Are The 2015 Medal Of Freedom Winners, In Their Own Voices

5:17pm November 23, 2015

by Colin Dwyer

Athletes, artists and activists crowd the list of winners of the nation's highest civilian honor. Before they get their medals Tuesday, get to know them — in sight and sound.

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Council Member Seeks To Change Dixie Classic Fair Name

3:08pm August 11, 2015

by Michael Burke

A Winston-Salem city council member suggests that the city should change the name of the Dixie Classic Fair. James Taylor called the name a divisive one that evokes the Confederacy.

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