President Barack Obama speaks at the reception honoring the recipients of the 2016 Kennedy Center Honors in the East Room of the White House on December 4th, 2016.

President Barack Obama speaks at the reception honoring the recipients of the 2016 Kennedy Center Honors in the East Room of the White House on December 4th,...

Jan 21, 2013 · Entertainer James Taylor sings "America the Beautiful" during the presidential inauguration. Photo: Getty Images. Don’t miss a WSJ video, subscribe here: htt...

James Taylor performs 'America the Beautiful' at the second inauguration of President Barack Obama in Washington DC.Subscribe for more videoshttp://bit.ly/WZ...

Dec 5, 2016 · The president and first lady Michelle Obama were introduced last, after Pacino and his fellow honorees: gospel singer Staples; pianist Martha Argerich; singer-songwriter James Taylor; and Don...

Dec 5, 2016 · President Barack Obama hosted his final Kennedy Center Honors gala in the East Room of the White House on Sunday. Actor Al Pacino, rock band the Eagles, pianist Martha Argerich, gospel singer Mavis Staples and singer-songwriter James Taylor all …

Nov 25, 2015 · Folk singer James Taylor was one of 17 distinguished Americans honored with the Medal of Freedom by President Obama

Jan 21, 2013 · James Taylor was tapped to sing “America the Beautiful” at President Barack Obama’s ceremonial swearing-in on Monday. Strumming his guitar, Taylor sang the tune just before Obama took his...

The 39th annual Kennedy Center Honors, which was hosted by The Late Show's own Stephen Colbert and attended by President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama on Dec. 4, paid tribute to the 2016 honorees: pianist Martha Argerich, rock legends the Eagles, actor Al Pacino, gospel and blues singer Mavis Staples, and singer-songwriter James ...

Perhaps the greatest orator and public speaker of today is former US President Barack Obama. Last week I had the opportunity to meet and speak with him and ask him what advice he would give on how to be a great speaker.