Appalachian Journey Video

“Appalachian Journey” will be released on video August 1 and is now available for advance ordering from Amazon.com. The DVD version will be released a week later on August 8 and is also available for advance ordering. JT is expected to be included since he made a guest appearance at the show used for the video. JT is also included on two songs from the popular “Appalachian Journey” CD that’s already available.

“CBS This Morning”

Watch for an extended interview with JT this Sunday, July 23 on “CBS Sunday Morning” with Charles Osgood. The time varies by location, so check your local listings. Here’s a summary of the interview:

“Singer and songwriter James Taylor sat down with Charles Osgood for a conversation about his music, his struggles with drug addiction, and his children who are following him into the music business. We follow Taylor as he rows on the Charles River in Boston, returns to his old family home on Morgan’s Creek in North Carolina, and performs a Gershwin tribute with the French Orchestre Nacional in Paris.”

Appalachian Journey Video

“Appalachian Journey” will be released on video August 11 and is now available for advance ordering from Amazon.com. JT is expected to appear on the video since he made a guest appearance at the show used for the video. JT is also included on two songs from the “Appalachian Journey” CD that’s already available.

Summer JT Update

According to recent articles, JT and fiancee Caroline “Kim” Smedvig are moving into a house in Lenox, Massachusetts for the summer while he takes time off from touring to write and record a new album. Afterwards, they plan to move back to JT’s place on Martha’s Vineyard. No details are known about the album so far, though some studio recording has apparently already been completed.

JT Appears With Sting

JT showed up to sing “Fill Her Up” at Sting’s Sunday night show at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center. See this Albany Times-Union article for details. [Thanks to Karen Tarullo]

“Fire And Rain” On NPR

JT was interviewed about “Fire And Rain” on National Public Radio’s “All Things Considered” today. See the NPR site to hear the segment.

JT Joins Songwriters’ HoF

See Yahoo and Rolling Stone for reports from the June 15 Songwriters’ Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Excite offers some photos of the event, and keep an eye on CNN for footage from the ceremony.

JT Saves the Music

Look for a very brief video clip of JT at the VH1 Save the Music site.

JT On Knopfler Album

JT performs a duet with Mark Knopfler on the title track from Knopfler’s upcoming CD, “Sailing To Philadelphia.” It’s due for release September 25. [Thanks to Mike Cournoyer]

Songwriters’ Hall of Fame Induction

You can read more about the upcoming Songwriters’ Hall of Fame induction on June 15. JT, Curtis Mayfield, James Brown, Brian Wilson, Don Henley, and Glenn Frey are scheduled to be inducted.

James-Taylor.com Moves

Our site has moved to a new dedicated server that should make everything here run faster and more reliably. As a site visitor, you don’t need to do anything differently. In fact, if you’re seeing this message, you’re already visiting us at our new location.

Hear “Appalachian Journey”

Visit SonicNet on Wednesday, June 7 at 8 p.m. Eastern for a live chat with Yo-Yo Ma and a listening session of the entire “Appalachian Journey” album.

Beacon Video Goes Platinum

JT’s “Live at the Beacon Theatre” video has been certified Gold and Platinum as of May 9.

James-Taylor.com Upgrade

Our site will be moving to a new dedicated server over the next few weeks. It may require some downtime during the switch, but in the end we can expect much faster server response times and better reliability. Nothing will change about how you access the site. Once the move is completed, you shouldn’t notice any difference except for the speed improvements.

TV Repeats

VH1 will re-air the 2000 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony May 29 at 11:30 p.m. Eastern. Then on May 30 at 3 p.m. Eastern Comedy Central airs an old Saturday Night Live starring JT. See the TOUR page for details.

Appalachian Journey Video

“Appalachian Journey Live In Concert” will be released on video August 15. JT is expected to appear since he was a guest performer at the show. JT is also included on two songs from the “Appalachian Journey” CD that’s already available.

Carly Simon Album

See Carly Simon Online for details about Carly’s new CD, “The Bedroom Tapes.” You can order it now for delivery on Tuesday.

Songwriters’ Hall of Fame

An MTV.com story gives details on next month’s ceremony inducting JT, Curtis Mayfield, James Brown, Brian Wilson, Don Henley, and Glenn Frey into the Songwriters’ Hall of Fame.

“1970: Behind the Music” Repeats

“1970: Behind the Music” will repeat on VH1 May 16 at 9 p.m. Eastern, May 20 at 3 p.m. Eastern, and May 21 at 7 p.m. Eastern. See the TOUR page for details on all JT’s upcoming live and TV appearances.

TV This Weekend

“1970: Behind the Music” will repeat on VH1 today, May 6 at 10 p.m. Eastern. Then on Sunday, May 7 MSNBC airs a musical “Time And Again” at 8 a.m. Eastern and VH1 airs the “100 Greatest Songs of Rock & Roll” show starting at 4 p.m. See the TOUR page for details on all JT’s upcoming live and TV appearances.

Rainforest Pic In Rolling Stone

Check out the latest issue of Rolling Stone for one of the infamous “green wig” JT photos from the recent Rainforest Benefit concert. Britney Spears is on the cover. [Thanks to Cheryl Munson]

“VH1 Storytellers”

“VH1 Storytellers” is a new CD of performances from VH1’s “Storytellers” series and is now shipping from Amazon.com. The CD, which benefits the City of Hope charity, includes JT’s live performance of “Mexico” plus tracks from David Bowie, Jewel, Sheryl Crow, and Elvis Costello. You can hear all the songs in their entirety at the VH1 site.

Another Platinum Album For JT

JT’s 1981 album, “Dad Loves His Work”, was his latest to be certified Platinum (1 million copies sold) in March. “Sweet Baby James,” “Mud Slide Slim And the Blue Horizon,” “Greatest Hits,” “JT,” “Flag, “That’s Why I’m Here” “Never Die Young,” “New Moon Shine,” “Live,” and “Hourglass” have also reached Platinum status, while 1976’s “Greatest Hits” is one of the fewer than 100 albums that have reached Diamond status with more than 10 million copies sold. [Thanks to Christian Lehmbeck]

Sally’s New CD

JT’s daughter Sally Taylor has released her second album, “APT #6S”. It’s now available for sale at her web site.

Five Re-Releases Shipping

Sony Legacy’s five remastered and repackaged JT albums are now shipping. The new CD releases of “JT” (1977), “Flag” (1979), “Dad Loves His Work” (1981), “That’s Why I’m Here” (1986), and “Never Die Young” (1988) all include restored packaging and remastered sound. All five releases are also available on cassette.

“VH1 Storytellers” Shipping

“VH1 Storytellers” is a new CD of performances from VH1’s “Storytellers” series and is now shipping from Amazon.com. The CD, which benefits the City of Hope charity, includes JT’s live performance of “Mexico” and also includes David Bowie, Jewel, Sheryl Crow, and Elvis Costello.

Earth Day 2000

See the official Earth Day site for a live webcast of the Earth Day 2000 event on Saturday, April 22 in Washington, D.C. JT will be appearing along with a long list of performers. The show lasts from noon to 4 p.m. Eastern and will also be aired in whole or in part by CNN, C-SPAN, and National Public Radio.

“1970: Behind the Music”

“1970: Behind the Music” will premiere on VH1 on April 30 at 11 a.m., 9 p.m., and 11 p.m. Eastern. The show includes interviews with JT, Joni Mitchell, Paul McCartney, Bernie Taupin, Isaac Hayes, Judy Collins, and others. See the TOUR page for details on all JT’s upcoming live and TV appearances.

JT In People

Look for a photo of JT and fiancee Kim Smedvig on page 15 of the April 24 issue of People magazine. [Thanks to Cheryl Munson]

Joni Mitchell Interview And Video

See the MSNBC site for a video interview with Joni Mitchell, including some footage of JT performing at the Joni tribute.

Joni Mitchell Tribute Wrap-Up

See JoniMitchell.com for a detailed first-hand account of the Joni Mitchell tribute that aired Sunday night. “An All Star Tribute to Joni Mitchell” included appearances by JT, Elton John, k.d. lang, Bryan Adams, Cyndi Lauper, Shawn Colvin, Diana Krall, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Cassandra Wilson, and Wynonna Judd. Ashley Judd hosted. The show will air on the TNT network again on Wednesday, April 19 at 8 and 10 p.m. Eastern.

Rainforest Benefit Wrap-Up

See these photos and this AP story for more about Thursday night’s Rainforest 2000 benefit concert at Carnegie Hall. [Thanks to Charleen Stillwell]

David Lasley Site Launches

Announcing a new official site for songwriter, performer, and JT band member David Lasley. You can read about his career and even order some of his previously hard-to-find solo recordings. Check it out.

“Appalachian Journey” Articles

Read more about JT’s performance on the “Appalachian Journey” recording at The Times (London).

Earth Day 2000

See the official Earth Day site and our own TOUR page for more details about JT’s upcoming appearance at the April 22 Washington, D.C. event.

Joni Mitchell Tribute

A reminder that last night’s concert tribute to Joni Mitchell in New York will air on the TNT cable network on Sunday, April 16 at 9 p.m. Eastern.
“An All Star Tribute to Joni Mitchell” includes appearances by JT, Elton John, k.d. lang, Bryan Adams, Cyndi Lauper, Shawn Colvin, Diana Krall, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Cassandra Wilson, and Wynonna Judd. Ashley Judd hosts. See this VH1 article, this AP photo, and another photo for a preview.

Five Re-Releases

Sony Legacy’s five re-mastered and re-packaged JT albums are now available for advance ordering via Amazon.com. The new CD releases of “JT” (1977), “Flag” (1979), “Dad Loves His Work” (1981), “That’s Why I’m Here” (1986), and “Never Die Young” (1988) all include restored packaging and newly-remastered sound. They’ll ship on April 25. [Thanks to Charleen Stillwell]

NRDC Honors JT

The Natural Resources Defense Council will honor “eco-champions” JT, publisher Jann Wenner, and developer Jonathan Rose at its “Forces For Nature” gala in New York City on April 10. Guests will include Bobby Kennedy, Jr., Art Garfunkel, Yoko Ono, Jane Pauley, and Gary Trudeau. Weatherman Al Roker and news anchor Deborah Roberts will emcee.

JTO Store

Check out the JTO Store for JTO-themed T-shirts, coffee mugs, and mouse pads.

JTO Start Page

Try the JTO Start Page, a handy page here at JTO that you can set as your browser’s start page to load automatically when you go online. Just follow the simple instructions to get every day started in correct JT fashion.

“VH1 Storytellers” CD

JT’s “Mexico” is included on a new CD of performances from VH1’s “Storytellers” series. You can advance order it now for delivery on April 25. The CD, which benefits the City of Hope charity, also includes David Bowie, Jewel, Sheryl Crow, Elvis Costello, and others. VH1 will broadcast a video version of the album on May 3. [Thanks to Charleen Stillwell]

Rolling Stone Article

Look for a lengthy article about the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame induction in the April 13 issue of Rolling Stone. Also, see VH1.com and Rolling Stone for more Hall of Fame-related photos and articles. [Thanks to Cheryl Munson]

Carly Simon Album

See Carly Simon Online for details about Carly’s upcoming CD. It’s due for release May 16.

“VH1 Storytellers” CD

VH1 will release a CD of performances from their “Storytellers” series on April 25 with JT’s “Mexico” included. The CD, which benefits the City of Hope charity, will also include David Bowie, Jewel, Sheryl Crow, Elvis Costello, and others. VH1 will broadcast a video version of the album on May 3. [Thanks to Charleen Stillwell]

Ben And Sally

JT’s daughter Sally Taylor is currently finishing up her new album, “APT #6S” before heading out on tour beginning in April. Her CD will be available for sale at her web site in early May. And see Ben Taylor Online to hear a song from Ben in advance of his long-overdue album.

Post-Hall of Fame Article

See the San Diego Union-Tribune site for a recent lengthy article about JT.

Hear “Appalachian Journey”

See the Sony Classical site for a live broadcast of the “Appalachian Journey” album in its entirety on Monday, March 20 at 9 p.m. Eastern / 6 p.m. Pacific. You can also listen to excerpts from the songs at any time.

“Appalachian Journey” Shipping

“Appalachian Journey,” a new release from Yo-Yo Ma, Mark O’Connor, and Edgar Meyer, is now shipping from Amazon.com. JT performs on the songs “Hard Times Come Again No More” and the instrumental “Benjamin” for the album, which is a follow-up to their successful “Appalachia Waltz”. You can read more about the collaboration in this Los Angeles Times article.

Top 100 Songs Repeats

VH1’s “Top 100 Songs of Rock And Roll” series of shows airs again on March 24. JT’s “Fire And Rain” is ranked number 80 and his segment airs at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, plus there are a couple brief interviews with him in other segments. See the TOUR page for a wrap-up of upcoming concerts and TV appearances.

JT On Maceo Parker CD

JT performs on the song “My Baby Loves You” on jazz musician Maceo Parker’s new release, “Dial-M-A-C-E-O”. Ani diFranco and The Former “Prince” also perform on the album. The CD is due for release April 18 and is now available for advance ordering from Amazon.com. [Thanks to Sabine Nolte]

“Exception To the Rule”

The new re-release of background singer Arnold’s McCuller’s wonderful “Exception To the Rule” is now available for ordering via Amazon.com.

Earth Day Show

JT is scheduled to perform at the huge Earth Day concert on the Mall in Washington, D.C. on April 22. See the TOUR page for more details.

JT’s Birthday

JT turns 52 on March 12.

“Time And Again” Repeats

The JT episode of “Time And Again” from his 50th birthday will air again on MSNBC on Sunday, March 12 at 2 a.m. Eastern and Monday, March 13 at 5 a.m. Eastern. [Thanks to Charissa Garner]

JT: Lobbyist and Black-Eyed Pea Afficionado

As if the Hall of Fame induction weren’t enough, JT has been making the news in other ways, too. He visited Washington to promote music education and also features in this tale about black-eyed peas. [Thanks to Ken Allen and Suzanne Murphy]

Rainforest Benefit Details

This article about the upcoming Rainforest Foundation Benefit Concert gives a few more details about the show’s line-up and theme. Also see our TOUR page for ticket information. [Thanks to Charissa Garner]

Hall of Fame Broadcast Repeats

VH1 will re-air the 2 1/2-hour Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday, March 11 at 8:30 p.m. Eastern and Sunday, March 12 at 6:30 p.m. Eastern.

Hall of Fame Wrap-Up

Associated Press

New York Post

Boston Globe

FOX News

VH1

E! Online

SonicNet

SonicNet

CBS This Morning (video)

USA Today

Wall of Sound

Rolling Stone

Rolling Stone

[Thanks to Charissa Garner]

Hall of Fame Report

JT was formally inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Monday night by Paul McCartney, who played a significant role in JT’s solo debut for Apple Records back in 1968. JT was the last inductee of the evening and didn’t take the stage until more than four hours into the ceremony. He played “Mexico” and “Fire And Rain,” then the show ended with a jam session by Natalie Cole and all the inductees performing Nat King Cole’s hit, “Route 66.” VH1 will air a 2-hour edited version of the ceremony Wednesday night at 9 p.m. Eastern. See the Cleveland Live site for a collection of photos and a play-by-play description of the evening’s events.

Hall of Fame Articles

• New York Times
• ABC News
• BBC News
• Associated Press
• Associated Press
• Associated Press
• Associated Press
• MSNBC(with audio clips)
• Yahoo
• CNN
• CNN
• CNN “Showbiz Today”

Quotes:

Reuters: “I love him. He’s a really beautiful guy,” said McCartney. “We had a lot of really good times back then, I think,” added the former
Beatle who was inducted into the Hall of Fame last year. Taylor said McCartney’s appearance “bracketed things for me, to sign me in
the first place and then to be here to induct me into the hall.”

From JT’s Speech: “I’m very grateful for this. I only hope this never falls into the hands of someone desperate enough to use it.” [Thanks to Charissa Garner]

Joni Mitchell Tribute

JoniMitchell.com reports that JT, Elton John, and k.d. lang will appear on a TV special called “An All Star Tribute to Joni Mitchell.” The show will air on the TNT Network on April 16 at 9 p.m. Eastern.

Charlotte Observer Article

See the Charlotte Observer site for a lengthy feature article about JT.

Hall of Fame Live

See the Cleveland Live site for a RealAudio broadcast of music from Hall of Fame inductees. Then, on Monday night they’ll have Live Play-By-Play Coverage of the Hall of Fame induction. See below for details about Wednesday’s edited broadcasts of the ceremony. [Thanks to Charissa Garner]

Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

The March 6 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony at New York’s Waldorf Astoria hotel will be broadcast on both VH1 (television) and Westwood One (syndicated radio) on Wednesday, March 8 from 9 to 11 p.m. Eastern time. VH1 will air it again immediately following the first broadcast. Inductees include JT, Eric Clapton, Earth, Wind and Fire, The Lovin’ Spoonful, The Moonglows, Bonnie Raitt, Nat “King” Cole, Billie Holiday, Clive Davis, King Curtis, James Jamerson, Earl Palmer, Hal Blaine, and Scotty Moore. In addition to the honorees, expect appearances by Robbie Robertson, Wyclef Jean, John Mellencamp, Ray Charles, Melissa Etheridge, Paul Simon, Patti Smith, Whitney Houston, and Natalie Cole. VH1 is currently running 30-second promos that include excerpts of an interview with JT.

JTO Start Page

Check out the JTO Start Page, a useful page here at JTO that you can set as your browser’s start page to load automatically when you go online. Just follow the simple instructions to get every day started in correct JT fashion.

“Storytellers” and “100 Greatest Artists”

VH1 will re-air JT’s first “Storytellers” episode on Monday, March 6 at 11 a.m. Eastern. Later the same day they’ll air JT’s segment of the “100 Greatest Artists of Rock & Roll” at 7 p.m. Eastern. JT came in at number 65 in the list. [Thanks to Charissa Garner]

Carly On “Behind the Music”

VH1 is producing a “Behind the Music” episode about Carly Simon, and they’ve asked us for help in gathering memorabilia to include in the show. If you have JT or Carly memorabilia or rare video that you think would be a good addition to the show, please contact us and we’ll put you in touch with the show’s producers.

“Appalachian Journey” Available

The “Appalachian Journey” CD mentioned earlier is now available for advance ordering via Amazon.com. The CD is due to ship on March 21.

Hall of Fame Induction Broadcasts

The March 6 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony at New York’s Waldorf Astoria hotel will be broadcast on both VH1 (television) and Westwood One (syndicated radio) on March 8 from 9 to 11 p.m. Eastern time. They’ll repeat it immediately following the first broadcast. [Thanks to Charissa Garner]

Legacy Re-Releases

After a delay of several months, Sony Legacy will release re-mastered versions of five of JT’s Columbia-era recordings on May 2. “JT,” “Flag,” “Dad Loves His Work,” “Never Die Young,” and “That’s Why I’m Here” will each be available with restored packaging and improved audio quality. [Thanks to Eric Swanson]

JT On “Appalachian Journey”

JT performs on the songs “Hard Times Come Again No More” and the instrumental “Benjamin” for the album “Appalachian Journey,” a new release from Yo-Yo Ma, Mark O’Connor, and Edgar Meyer. It’s a follow-up to their successful “Appalachia Waltz” album and is due out March 21.

JTO Auctions

The new JTO Auctions page is the perfect place to sell JT-related items like early albums or extra concert tickets. Once there, just click on “New Registration” to easily register to buy or sell. Auctions can last up to 30 days and there are no fees of any kind, so give it a try.

“SBJ” Musician Dies

John Kuehne, who played bass on JT’s “Sweet Baby James” album under the stage name John London, died February 12 at the age of 58. He had also played for The Monkees and Linda Ronstadt. [Thanks to Charissa Garner]

Rainforest Benefit Update

We have more information on tickets for the annual Rainforest Foundation Benefit concert at Carnegie Hall in New York on April 13. Advance benefit tickets are $450 and up and available now by calling 212-245-6570. Regular tickets will go on sale in early March via the Carnegie Hall box office at 212-247-7800. The confirmed list of performers includes JT, Sting, Elton John, Tom Jones, and others. [Thanks to Andrew McGuigan]

JT Biography Update

The upcoming unauthorized JT biography, “Fire and Rain: The James Taylor Story,” is being moved from the original publisher to St. Martin’s Press with a revised publication date of Fall 2000. Unfortunately, in spite of efforts by the new publisher to assure a smooth transition for existing advance orders, Amazon.com has pulled the original publisher’s listing for the book and cancelled the advance orders. We’ll have news here as soon as the newer version of the book is available for ordering via Amazon.com.

R&R Hall of Fame Live

Cleveland’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is offering a live, closed circuit broadcast of the March 6 New York induction ceremony at the museum. Tickets for museum members ($5) go on sale Tuesday, February 15 and for non-members ($15) on Thursday the 17th. Non-members should call 800-493-ROLL for tickets. Tickets to the actual ceremony in New York run $1,500 and are primarily made available to music industry insiders. [Thanks to Charissa Garner]

Valerie Carter Feature Story

Check out our new Valerie Carter feature article. It’s the second in a series of interviews with JT’s band members brought to us by Laura Stegman. Also, be sure to read her earlier feature on David Lasley.

Hall Of Fame Discussion

A Los Angeles Times article questions the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction process and the Moonglows’ selection in particular. [Thanks to Charissa Garner]

More On JT’s Private Show

A new opinion piece from the Palm Beach Post chimes in on the “Is JT a sell-out?” argument in light of JT’s recent private show in Florida for bank executives. You can join in the ongoing debate here in our FORUM. [Thanks to Michael Cumella]

Art Garfunkel Video

JT makes an appearance on Art Garfunkel’s new video release, “Across America.” It’s available on both VHS and DVD

SNL Re-Runs

Cable channel Comedy Central will air an old “Saturday Night Live” starring JT on Monday, February 7 at 1 p.m. and midnight Eastern. The episode originally aired in November 1993 and Rosie O’Donnell hosts. JT performs “Memphis” (written by Chuck Berry, 1959), “Slap Leather, and “Secret ‘O Life.” He also plays himself in a skit satirizing the Frank Sinatra duet compilation that had recently been released.

Valerie Carter Feature Story

We’ll have an exclusive feature article and interview with JT’s background singer Valerie Carter here at JTO in the next week or so.

Private Show Wrap-Up

JT and the band performed a private show for a corporate audience in Palm Beach on the 25th. Read more about it in the Palm Beach Post. [Thanks to Marty Katz]

Mailing List Problem

An obscure problem on a server in Germany resulted in our last JTDigest mailing being forwarded to every list member up to 6 times. We apologize for the annoyance of the extra mails and have taken steps to make sure it doesn’t happen again.

Arnold Gets Super

Watch for JT band member Arnold McCuller singing with Phil Collins at the Super Bowl on Sunday

Top 100 Songs Repeats

VH1’s “Top 100 Songs of Rock And Roll” series of shows airs again on February 1 starting at 4 p.m. Eastern. JT’s “Fire And Rain” is ranked number 80 and his segment airs at 5 p.m., plus there are a couple brief interviews with him in other segments.

Clint Black Quote

Look for a quote about JT from Clint Black in this Associated Press article. [Thanks to Charissa Garner]

Contest Winner Photo

See the GALLERY for a photo of JT with 13-year-old Raquel Torres singing her song, “Orphan Train,” during a private concert on May 8, 1998 at her school in Danbury, CT. The performance was part of the Grand Prize won by Raquel in the “Where The Music Takes You” contest. [Thanks to Charissa Garner]

JT, Joni, and Cobain

An Entertainment Weekly article about the greatest moments in rock talks about JT, Carole King, and Joni Mitchell. Also, an old 1993 EW article makes tongue-in-cheek comparisons between JT and Kurt Cobain. For a more serious take on the same comparisons see this 1994 Orange County Register article from our TEXT page. [Thanks to Charissa Garner]

New Store Items

Check out the newly redesigned JTO Store for a new “I Love JT” T-shirt design, coffee mugs, and a mouse pad.

Mailing List Prizes

If you wondered about the prizes going out to our winner in the JT Digest mailing list contest, here’s what Jennifer C. of Norwich, Connecticut will receive: A JT face coffee mug, a VHS copy of “Live At the Beacon Theatre,” Kate Taylor’s “Auld Lang Syne” CD single (with JT), and a small signed photo of JT (thanks to Stacy Klaus).

FAQ Revamped

The James Taylor Frequently Asked Questions has been given a much-needed facelift along with some minor updates. The document was split into multiple parts with a linked Table of Contents for easier browsing. Years of research have gone into the FAQ, so if you crave JT knowledge or have a specific trivia question, start there.

10,000 Members, And We Have A Winner

Our free JT Digest mailing list membership topped 10,000 Monday night, and we can now announce the results of our contest in honor of the milestone. Our winner — picked at random from all current mailing list members — is Jennifer C. of Norwich, Connecticut. “I first became a JT fan years ago in high school,” says Jennifer. “I remember my mom’s face the day I came home and told her that I loved JT. She told me that is all she listened to when she was pregnant with me.” Congratulations to Jennifer, who will be receiving a box of JT-themed goodies in the next few weeks, and a big thanks to all of you who have made our mailing list such a success.

MLK Day Video

In honor of Monday’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday, WRAL-TV created this video montage with JT’s intro to “Shed a Little Light” as its musical theme. [Thanks to Charissa Garner]

More Engagement Details

The Associated Press picked up the news of JT’s engagement, which led to a wave of similar stories in hundreds of publications like this one at the Nando Times. [Thanks to Charissa Garner]

JT and Kim Smedvig Engaged

Kim Smedvig and JT are now engaged to be married. Smedvig, the marketing director for the Boston Symphony Orchestra, confirmed that JT proposed to her on Christmas Eve. See the article at the Boston Globe and a photo of the couple on our GALLERY page. [Thanks to Charissa Garner]

Mailing List Milestone Contest

The membership of our free JTDigest mailing list is fast approaching 10,000 (currently 9700+), so when we hit the big 10K we’ll mark the occasion by picking a list member at random to win a package of JT-related stuff. All members of the list will be eligible, so if you’re not yet signed up there’s still time. Just enter your email address in the form above to join the list and get eligible to win. Not sure what the list is about? Get more information on our MAILING LIST page.

“Fire And Rain” In Top 100 Songs

JT’s “Fire And Rain” is ranked number 80 in VH1’s “100 Greatest Songs of Rock ‘n Roll.” A series of shows about the ranking airs on VH1 January 17 through 21 at 10 p.m. Eastern and JT’s segment premieres January 18 at 10 p.m. Eastern. [Thanks to Scott Adams]

Music, Movies, And More

Don’t forget that our SHOP page offers secure online ordering of music, books, and videos by JT and other artists with shipping anywhere in the world. A percentage of sales goes to our site, so you’re helping JTO whenever you shop via our links.

New Video Clips

Look for two new video clips on the GALLERY page. The first is a news story about the New Year’s 2000 show in Raleigh and the second is a lengthy interview produced by JT’s ex-wife Kathryn Walker about the significance of the new millennium. [Thanks to Charissa Garner]

New Year’s Show Wrap-Up

See this WRAL article for information about JT’s big New Year’s Eve show in Raleigh. Also, ABC did air delayed footage of JT singing “Carolina In My Mind” around 3:30 a.m. Eastern. [Thanks to Charissa Garner and Scott Adams]

SNL Re-Runs

Cable channel Comedy Central will air an old “Saturday Night Live” starring JT on Saturday, January 8 at 8 p.m. Eastern and January 12 at 6 p.m. The episode originally aired in 1988 with host Robin Williams and JT performing “Never Die Young,” “Sweet Potato Pie,” and “That Lonesome Road.” Also, on Sunday, January 9 at noon Eastern look for another episode that originally aired in November 1993. Rosie O’Donnell hosts and JT performs “Memphis” (written by Chuck Berry, 1959), “Slap Leather, and “Secret ‘O Life.” He also plays himself in a skit satirizing the Frank Sinatra duet compilation that had recently been released.