Today president Barack Obama will present the National Medal of Arts to eight recipients for their outstanding achievements and support of the arts. One of these recipients is James Taylor, for his "remarkable contributions to American music. His distinctive voice and masterful guitar playing are among the most recognized in popular music and his expansive catalogue of songs has had a profound influence on songwriters and music lovers from all walks of life". The National Medal of Arts is the highest American honor for artistic excellence.

The ceremony will be streamed live on the white house website at 1.45PM EST (19:45 Dutch time, if I'm correct).

James-taylor.nl congratulates James with his medal!