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James Taylor Net Worth

How much is James Taylor Worth?

Jasmine by Jasmine
2021/03/26

James Taylor is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist who is a five-time Grammy Awards winner.

Throughout five decades of his music career, James Taylor has accumulated a net worth of $60 million. His albums have been sold over millions of copies. He is one of the best-selling music artists of all time. Besides, he has appeared in numerous live concerts and music shows.

Since 1966, James Taylor has released seventeen studio albums alongside six compilation albums and five live albums so far.

He made a breakthrough releasing Fire and Rain, a folk-rock song. However, Taylor is credited with forty singles with one EP.

In 2000, James Taylor became a part of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame. This legend was present in John Kerry’s presidential fund-raise campaign.

Furthermore, James Taylor is a Democrat supporter who lent his star power to the Biden campaign.  

Earning Highlights

James earned most of his wealth selling his legendary albums. Millions of copies of his albums were sold. Below is his notable albums, selling copies, and his earning through these:

Name of AlbumCopies SoldEstimated Earnings  
Sweet Baby James3 million in the U.S.$4.5 million
Sweet Baby James60k in the UK$90k
Mud Slide Slim and the Blue Horizon2 million in the U.S.$3 million
One Man Dog500k in the U.S.$750k
Gorilla500k in the U.S.$750k
In The Pocket500k in the U.S.$750k
JT3 million in the U.S.$4.5 million
JT40k in Canada$60k
Flag1 million in the U.S.$1.5 million
Dad Loves His Work1 million in the U.S.$1.5 million
That’s Why I’m Here1 million in the U.S.$1.5 million
Never Die Young1 million in the U.S.$1.5 million
New Moon Shine1 million in the U.S.$1.5 million
Hourglass1 million in the U.S.$1.5 million
October Road1 million in the U.S.$1.5 million
Covers100k in the UK$150k

Moreover, James earned surely enough through his live concert. Besides, James worked with record labels like Apple, Warner Bros, Capitol, Columbia, Hear Music, Fantasy Records, and so on.

Recently, James Taylor appeared in the Hot Stove Cool Music Chicago Benefit Concert amid COVID-19. This online concert goes with a ticket price of $5.

Being a top-class musician, James Taylor has earned alike. Below is his salary/income highlights:

  • Yearly Income: $10.3 million
  • Monthly Income: $858k
  • Weekly Income: $198k
  • Daily Income: $28k

James Taylor: At a Glance

Full NameJames Vernon Taylor
GenderMale
Date of Birth12 March 1948
Birth PlaceBoston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Height6’ 3’’ (1.91m)
Weight70 kg (154.32 lbs.)  
SpouseCarly Simon, Kathryn Walker, Caroline Kim Smedvig
Children4; Ben Taylor, Sally Taylor, Rufus Taylor, Henry Taylor
ProfessionSinger, Songwriter, Guitarist
NationalityAmerican
Net Worth$60 million

Early Life & Career

James Vernon Taylor, whose nickname is Stringbean JT, was born in Massachusetts, Boston, on 12 March 1948.

Taylor was born to a wealthy family. His father, Isaac M. Taylor, was a resident physician, and his mom, Gertrude Taylor, was an aspiring opera singer.

James has three brothers and a sister. They are Livingston Taylor, Alex Taylor, Hugh Taylor, and Kate Taylor (sister).

The Taylor family moved to Chapel Hill, North Carolina, as Isaac M. Taylor became the University Of North Carolina School Of Medicine’s assistant professor of medicine in 1951.

However, James Taylor earned a high school diploma degree from Arlington School in 1966.

After completing high school, James Taylor started a singing career forming a music band with his friend. But, they didn’t succeed in their first attempt.

Four years later, Taylor became very famous, releasing the folk-rock song “Fire and Rain”. He enrolled this song in his second album, “Sweet Baby James”. This song and the album both ranked #3 on the Billboard chart.

Sweet Baby James is a masterpiece in the folk-rock genre of music. This album became Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.

Like Sweet Baby James, Stringbean JT has released seventeen studio albums so far. He has won the prestigious Grammy Awards five-time.

Below is his career-achievements and Awards:  

YearName of AwardsCategoryAwarded For
1972Grammy AwardsBest Pop Vocal Performance, MaleYou’ve Got a Friend
1977Grammy AwardsBest Pop Vocal Performance, MaleHandyMan
1998Grammy AwardsBest Pop AlbumHourglass
2001Grammy AwardsBest Pop Vocal Performance, MaleDon’t Let Me Lonely Tonight
2003Grammy AwardsBest Country Collaboration With VocalsHow’s the World Treating You
2006World Soundtrack AwardsBest Original Song Written for film CarsOur Town

“Fire and Rain” singer James Taylor is considered one of the best-selling album makers. He is still oiling his money machine.

Today, James Taylor is living a happy life in Massachusetts’s highland Berkshires along with his wife, Kim, and children.

FAQs

Are Carole Kim And James Taylor Still Married?

Yes, they are still passing days together. After divorcing Kathryn Walker, James Taylor married Caroline Kim Smedvig in 2001.

How Old Was James Taylor’s Wife, Caroline?

In 2001, James married Caroline. At that time, Carolina was 47 years old. The interesting fact is that this couple became the parents of twin children.

Is James Taylor Ill?

In recent years, James Taylor spent ten months at Boston’s McLean Hospital as he struggled with the mental health problem. Hoping that he is passing well during this pandemic situation.

Sources

cbsnews.com

James Taylor imdb.com

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