James Taylor, 77, Brings Son Henry Onstage for Emotional Opry Debut
James Taylor made his Grand Ole Opry debut on Nov. 11 — and his son Henry Taylor shared the stage for the historic performance.
parade.comHere’s what’s currently known about James Taylor’s children and recent notable moments.
- Henry and Rufus Taylor are James Taylor and Kim Smedvig’s twins, born in 2001. Henry has toured with his father as a backing vocalist in recent years, highlighting the family’s ongoing musical collaboration.[4][7]
- Sally Taylor (Sarah Sally Taylor) and Ben Taylor are James Taylor’s children with Carly Simon. Sally has pursued music and teaching, and Ben has released music and pursued other ventures; their careers have been covered in feature pieces over the years.[1][4]
- A recent milestone included James Taylor performing at the Grand Ole Opry in 2025, with his son Henry joining him on stage for a historic debut moment, signaling a new chapter in the family’s musical collaboration.[2]
If you’d like, I can pull shorter, direct summaries focusing on a specific child (Henry, Rufus, Sally, or Ben) or look for the latest verified appearances and interviews from reputable outlets.