James Taylor on Why He Didn’t Perform at DNC ​​Despite Rehearsing on Stage in Chicago: ‘Sorry for the Disappointment’

James Taylor breaks his silence on why he didn’t perform at the Democratic National Convention despite being seen rehearsing.

The singer was expected to perform “You’ve Got a Friend.” At the Chicago United Center he was seen practicing his musical number, but It ended up getting into a collision.

“It was exciting to see and hear so many of the speakers on the opening night of the Democratic Convention here in Chicago. We had a great rehearsal with @RickeyMinor and the amazing singers, @KenyaHathaway and Matthew Johnson before the event,” Taylor wrote in a statement shared on Twitter. Instagram.

Related to“I am honored to be your nominee,” Kamala Harris told the Democratic National Convention in Chicago from Milwaukee after the ceremonial roll call.

“We had many friends reach out to wish us well: Kim, Owen Young, and myself,” he continued. “But as the evening progressed, it became clear that there would be no time for our ‘You’ve Got a Friend’ concert with cello and voices. Perhaps the organizers could not have anticipated the wild response from the crowd at the United Center…”

Taylor concluded his statement by saying: “Anyway, sorry for the disappointment. But it was a great, inspiring, very American moment. We were honored to be there…”

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The singer has previously lent his talents to the Democratic Party when he performed at the 2012 Democratic Convention in Charlotte.

Read Taylor’s full statement below.