James Taylor -- 11 things to know about 'The Bachelorette' bachelor

James Taylor was a little bit insecure heading into this season of The Bachelorette, but JoJo Fletcher has assured him that he's the whole package in terms of what she wants in a future husband.


James is a 29-year-old singer/songwriter from Katy, TX, who currently resides in Marietta, GA. He was first noticed by JoJo on the ESPN SportsNation Group date, during which he came across very genuine and also beat his fellow suitors out for the rose.

During their one-on-one date this season, James and JoJo learned how to swing dance. James also revealed he had been bullied in the past for his looks, which affected his confidence when approaching or dating a beautiful woman like JoJo.

JoJo told James not to sell himself short because he's a good-looking man with a big heart, kind smile and zest for life that she appreciates. After singing a song for JoJo on their date, she cried tears of joy and gave him a kiss.

Previews for the rest of the season show that James is going to have an issue with Jordan Rodgers' intentions and sincerity.


Below is a list of 11 facts Reality TV World has compiled about James Taylor:

- He believes his three best attributes are funny, outgoing and kind.

- James has played country music across the state of Texas by himself and with the Redmond Road Band.

- The suitor attended Texas A&M University before transferring and graduating from Harding University in 2010 with a B.A. in Public Relations.

- James knows how to get a party started! He definitely wouldn't consider himself "the wingman" or "the laid back one."


- He enjoys fishing, skiing, boating, and of course, playing the guitar.

- James also works as a deejay and sales representative for ABC Home & Commercial Services.

- The 6'2" bachelor goes by "James McCoy" in his singing career because "James Taylor" was already taken.

- James has a tattoo of an American flag and eagle on his left arm/shoulder, and he doesn't care if people think it's redneck.

- His favorite movies of all time are Braveheart, Gladiator and Wedding Crashers.


- If James could be anyone else for just one day, he'd pick Michael Jordan just to know what "greatness feels like."

- The suitor has one brother, one sister and a chocolate lab named A.J.






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