Joe Taylor
Who Is
Joe Taylor?
Joe is a singer and songwriter, originally from Toronto, who now calls New York home.
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"Soulful", "Evocative" and "Awe-inspiring" are words that have been used by fans and music critics to describe the Joe Taylor live experience. Joe is able to connect with audiences through his unique artistry, combining stellar songwriting, soaring vocals and stripped down instrumentation. His album “Anything’s Possible,” captured the magic and vibrancy of his live performances.
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Joe's latest album "Follow The Trend" already has people buzzing especially on the radio charts. His singles "Don't Change" and "I Can't Make You Love" have both reached #1 on the Hot AC 40 National Radio Hits (NRH) Chart and Independent Music Network (IMN) Chart, and have reached #2 on the Hot AC 40 New Music Weekly (NMW) Chart. His current single "Picture of Love" is already rising up on the charts.
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News:
2021 Award Winner - Favorite Mainstream Artist (Independent Music Network Awards)
2020 Single "Picture of Love" reaches #4 on AC40 on NRH, #11 on AC40 NMW, and #25 on Hot Chart NMW, and #2 on Top 30 Mainstream IMN.
2020 Single "Don't Change" reaches #1 on AC 40 on NRH, IMN, and Indie New Music Weekly
2020 Award Winner - AC/Hot AC New Artist of the Year (New Music Awards)
2020 Single "I Can't Make You Love" reaches #1 on AC 40 on NRH and IMN
2019 Award Winner - New 2019 Mainstream Breakout Artist (Independent Music Network Awards)
2019 "Follow The Trend" CD released worldwide
2018 "Try Again" CD Release at The Bitter End in NYC
2017 "All Around The World" Official Nomination, Hollywood Music In Media Awards.
2016 Joe performs at the famous Oysterfest in Long Island
2015 Joe premieres at Birdland in NYC
2014 Featured on Border Crossings with host Larry London.
2014 Joe performs live on the Music Lounge on WGN-TV Channel 9 Chicago
2013 Joe opens for the iconic Rick Springfield at the Paramount Theater, NY.
2012 Featured on Seven on Ridge Live in Chicago
2011 "Anything's Possible" CD Release in New York and Los Angeles
2010 "Sweetest Tune" featured on NBC’s daytime drama “Days of Our Lives.”
2010 "Sweetest Tune" becomes Joe's first #1 hit on Majic 100 FM in Canada.
2009 Joe Taylor dubbed the Subway Idol by New York Times.
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Discography:
2022 Closer To The Dream (currently recording)
2021 Heartfelt Graffiti (as Taylor Ross - coming in Spring 2021)
2019 Follow The Trend
2017 Try Again
2015 Build This House (single)
2014 Don't Change (single)
2011 Anything's Possible
2005 Try
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Genre:
Retro Rock/Alternative Acoustic/
Modern Pop
Team Members:
Joe Taylor, Singer, Songwriter, Producer
Jane Getz, Singer, Songwriter, Producer, Piano/Keys; other credits (John Lennon, Harry Nilsson, Ringo Starr, The Bee Gees)
Bob Tucker, Grammy-winning Engineer (The Temptations), Producer, Mix/Master, Bass, Guitar; other credits (Tupac Shakur, India Arie, Sting)
Chris Bellman, Grammy-winning Engineer (Colors), Producer, Mix/Master at Grundman Mastering; other credits (Tom Petty, Ringo Starr, Goo Goo Dolls, Beck, Neil Young, Alanis Morresette)
Jeff Gross, Producer; other credits (Bob Saget, My Ruin, Gary Wright, Rick Springfield)
Matty Spindel, Grammy-winning Engineer (Santana and Rob Thomas "Smooth"); other credits (Tom Petty, Fleetwood Mac, Motley Crue, Vince Neil, Don Henley, George Benson, Scorpions, KISS, WAR)
Home Town:
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Record Label:
Sage West Music Group
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Publishing:
Taylor Made Worldwide Publishing
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Affiliation:
BMI and SOCAN