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LOVE OF HIS LIFE

Who is James Taylor married to?

JAMES Taylor has enjoyed an incredible career as one of the best-selling music artists of all time.

The six-time Grammy winner has also enjoyed a busy lovelife too.

James Taylor and his wife of over 20 years, Caroline Smedvig
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James Taylor and his wife of over 20 years, Caroline SmedvigCredit: AP:Associated Press

Who is James Taylor married to?

In 1995, James began dating Caroline "Kim" Smedvig, the director of public relations and marketing for the Boston Symphony Orchestra.

They met when he performed with John Williams and the Boston Pops Orchestra.

They were married at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Boston on February 18, 2001.

Part of their relationship was worked into the 2002 album October Road.

His love songs for his wife include the hit tunes On the 4th of July and Caroline I See You.

Following the birth of their twin sons Rufus and Henry in April 2001, they settled in Lenox, Massachusetts.

Who are James Taylor's ex-wives?

Carly Simon

James' first wife is legendary singer Carly Simon, known for the hit song You're So Vain.

The couple were married for just over ten years from 1972, before divorcing in 1983.

In 2004, Carly said that she no longer speaks to Taylor, telling the press: "I would say our relationship is non-existent. It's not the way I want it."

The singer married James Hart, a writer, poet and businessman, in 1987, but divorced in 2007.

In 2008, Carly started dating Dr Richard Koehler, a surgeon.

Kathlyn Walker

James married actress Kathryn Walker at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine on December 14, 1985.

The singer credits his second wife with helping him get off heroin.

After 11 years of marriage the couple divorced in 1996.

Before James, Kathryn was in a relationship with writer Douglas Kenney until his death in 1980 at the age of 33.

How many children does James Taylor have?

James has four children for his marriages.

As mentioned he has twins with his wife Caroline.

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James also had two children during his marriage to Carly Simon.

Their daughter Sally and son Ben are also musicians.

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