James Taylor on Why He Didn't Perform at DNC Despite Rehearsing on Stage in Chicago: 'Sorry to Disappoint' – Knowligent
James Taylor on Why He Didn't Perform at DNC Despite Rehearsing on Stage in Chicago: 'Sorry to Disappoint'

James Taylor on Why He Didn't Perform at DNC Despite Rehearsing on Stage in Chicago: 'Sorry to Disappoint'

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James Taylor breaks silence on why he didn't perform at the Democratic National Convention despite being spotted at rehearsals.

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The "You've Got a Friend" singer was scheduled to perform at the United Center in Chicago and was spotted rehearsing his number, but he was ultimately turned down.

“It was exciting to see and hear so many speakers on opening night of the Democratic convention here in Chicago. And we had a great rehearsal with @RickeyMinor and amazing singers, @KenyaHathaway and Mathew Johnson for the event,” Taylor wrote in a statement on Instagram.

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