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Lifelong friends. Legendary music. 

Watch the premiere of Carole King and James Taylor: Just Call Out My Name on Sunday, January 2 @ 9 PM ET. James Taylor and Carole King's shared artistry has continually brought them together at exactly the right moments in their careers – and the impact is always electrifying. They came up in the business together, survived the downsides of fame, and inspired each other for decades.

Taylor perfectly sums up their musical partnership: "Meeting Carole was like meeting a long-lost friend. She and I felt the same way about music. About making records. About writing songs." In Carole King & James Taylor: Just Call Out My Name, we follow the intersecting trajectories of the musicians as they embark on the 2010 Troubadour Reunion Tour, across three continents and 50+ venues. 

We know you're excited for Sunday - we have a few ways to learn more and get ready for the premiere:

• Check out this photo gallery of iconic moments from James Taylor's career. Legendary singer-songwriter James Taylor is known for his confessional lyrics, soulful voice and delicate guitar-playing. The six-time Grammy® Award-winner was originally discovered by a Beatles talent scout when he was just 19.  
• Watch these two bonus clips explaining how 'You've Got a Friend' was created and detailing the moment that sparked the music legends' decades-long collaboration. 

If you can't make the premiere on Sunday, January 2 @ 9 PM ET, catch the replay on Monday, January 3 @ 12 AM ET or watch it on demand via CNNgo and your cable provider until Sunday, January 16. 

What we're watching on New Year's Day 

As we put 2021 in the rearview mirror, we're reflecting on some CNN Films we watched this year - and getting a chance to watch them again. On Saturday, January 1 @ 5 PM ET, watch the Decades Music marathon and then Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President. This documentary explores how President Carter's deep love of all forms of music has been both a feature and an asset for his storied life and career. 

During his political career and following his presidency, the 39th President of the United States formed lifelong bonds with artists Willie Nelson, the Allman Brothers, Rosanne Cash, Bob Dylan, Aretha Franklin, Nile Rodgers, and many others. Once Carter became president, musicians were also frequent guests at the White House, adding fun and often, a point of connection for political allies, foes, and foreign leaders.

Continuing our holiday break with these hits 

It's been an incredible year for our CNN Original Series! While we're patiently waiting for the new seasons of United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell and This is Life with Lisa Ling, check out past seasons on HBO Max. 

• USOA: Follow comedian W. Kamau Bell as he explores the far corners of our country and its various groups and subcultures. One of our favorite episodes from season 6 is "Black to the Future" where Kamau digs deeply into the discrimination and racism that lingers in programs like STEM. He looks at efforts to build a more inclusive workforce for our globally competitive future in technology and space. Watch seasons 1-6 on HBO Max. 
• This is Life: Join award-winning journalist Lisa Ling as she goes on a gritty, breathtaking journey to the far corners of America. One of our favorite episodes from season 7 is "Prison & Prep School". Lisa witnesses the melding of two worlds, one not known for as many opportunities to continue education, and experiences the surprising outcome of the unlikeliest of bonds. Watch seasons 1-7 on HBO Max.