Music News Net — MUSIC NEWS - Singer/songwriter James Taylor, the Foo Fighters and Mary J. Blige have been booked to perform at next week's Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, NC, organizers report. Politico also stated that Earth, Wind and Fire, Delta Rae, ... more info

Starpulse — James Taylor has landed one of France's top cultural awards in honor of his lengthy music career. Officials in the country have told the singer/songwriter he has been named as the latest recipien... more info

ContactMusic — James Taylor has landed one of Frances top cultural awards in honour of his lengthy music career Officials in the country have told the singersongwriter he has been named as the latest recipient of the Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Singer/songwriter Ben Taylor will be releasing his fourth full-length album, Listening, on Aug. 14 on Sun Pedal Recordings. In addition to being his fourth album, it is also his first album in four years and, according to Taylor, Listening represent... more info

Topix — James Taylor says the definitive album for newcomers to his music would be his two Greatest Hits collections. more info

USA Today Music — He has sold more than 50 million albums in a career that spans back to 1968. Which albums and songs are his all-time favorites? Surprise! more info

ContactMusic — Singer Art Garfunkel has signalled his comeback following vocal surgery by announcing the release of an extensive hits package which will include Simon Garfunkel rarities and duets with James Taylor and Jimmy Webb The Singer will feature 34 songs han... more info

Guardian Music — Gram Parsons is long dead, but those with a taste for LA country might sense the return of the Grievous Angel in this singerHometown: Houston, Texas.The lineup: Robert Ellis (vocals, guitar), Geoffrey Muller (bass), Will van Horn (pedal steel guitar)... more info

ContactMusic — Country star Taylor Swift thanked her namesake James Taylor for duetting with her at the final gig on her tour last year 11 by returning the favour as he performed in Massachusetts on Monday 02Jul12 The Love Story hitmaker stunned fans at her show at... more info

Guardian Music — Unite, PortrushOpinions differ regarding when dance music's "golden age" actually happened, depending on your location or your definition of the broad term "dance music". For the former clubbers of this corner of Ireland, the early-to-mid-90s would s... more info