James Taylor to Perform Material from New Album 'Covers' at Borders(R) in Ann Arbor Oct. 2

James Taylor to Perform Material from New Album 'Covers' at Borders(R) in Ann Arbor Oct. 2

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ --
Who: Over the course of his long career, James Taylor has earned 40
gold, platinum and multi-platinum awards and five Grammy Awards
for a catalog running from 1970's "Sweet Baby James" to his
Grammy Award-winning efforts "Hourglass" (1997) and "October
Road" (2002). Taylor's first greatest hits album earned him the
Recording Industry Association of America's (RIAA) elite Diamond
Award, given for sales in excess of 10 million units in the
United States. For his accomplishments, James was honored with
the 1998 Century Award, Billboard magazine's highest accolade,
bestowed for distinguished creative achievement. The year 2000
saw his induction into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and
the prestigious Songwriters Hall of Fame. The National Academy of
Recording Arts and Sciences selected James its MUSICARES Person
of the Year in 2006 and most recently, James Taylor's "One Man
Band" (2007) was nominated for an Emmy(R) Award for "Outstanding
Variety, Music or Comedy Special" in September 2008.
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What: Taylor will perform songs from and sign copies of his new album
"Covers."

Why: Fans have the opportunity to meet James Taylor and have their
"Covers" CDs (up to two copies per customer) signed by the
legendary singer/songwriter.

When: Thursday, Oct. 2 at 7 p.m.

Where: Borders
612 E. Liberty Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 668-7652

Media
Contact: Media interested in attending this event should contact Mary
Davis with Borders Group at (734) 477-1374 or at
mdavis4@bordersgroupinc.com.

Additional Information:

Beginning Oct. 2 at 9 a.m., wristbands will be given out to customers in the store on a first come, first-served basis and will hold each person's place in line. Customers must have the "Covers" CD in hand in order to obtain a wristband. Customers may of course purchase the "Covers" CD at the store, but they may also bring a previously purchased "Covers" CD with them to the event to be signed. Line wristbands will be color-coded and the line will be organized by colors. Borders cannot guarantee that all customers with line wristbands will have the opportunity to meet Taylor and have their "Covers" CD signed.

Taylor will sign up to two copies of the "Covers" CD at the event. No posed photographs may be taken during the book signing and no memorabilia, other CDs produced by Taylor, or vinyl albums will be signed.

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