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Taylor Hanson
ABOUT
Taylor Hanson is a renowned musician, songwriter, producer, entrepreneur, philanthropist and activist. In 1992, At the age of 9, Taylor formed the band HANSON with brothers Isaac and Zac. Five years later the band released their major label debut Middle Of Nowhere and rose to global fame with their lead single “MMMBop”, which hit #1 in 27 countries. The album and it’s the follow-up and sophomore album This Time Around earned the band critical acclaim, including 3 Grammy nominations and multiple worldwide Top 40 hits. In 2003 HANSON founded 3CG Records, establishing the band as a leading advocate for independent music. Their first release Underneath made it’s debut at #1 on the Billboard independent album charts. In 2004 on the heels of Underneath’s release, The Village Voice famously called them “The finest straight up rock band in America”. Known for their devoted fanbase, the band has focused on building a robust touring career, reaching audiences all over the world while also cultivating one of the first online fan communities.
Taylor is also known for being part of supergroup Tinted Windows with Bun E Carlos (Cheap Trick), James Iha (Smashing Pumpkins) and Adam Schlesinger (Fountains of Wayne). He has worked with a diverse group of artists both as a member of HANSON and solo, ranging from writing with Carole King and Weil and Mann, to collaborations with Owl City, AWOLNATION, Blues Traveler and Cory Wong.
In 2019 HANSON was inducted into the Oklahoma Music Hall Of Fame, and in 2025 Taylor was awarded Oklahoma’s highest honor, with his induction into the Oklahoma Hall Of Fame, in recognition of his music career, entrepreneurship and his work to fight food insecurity in his home state through founding the non-profit Food On The Move. Since its founding in 2014, Food On The Move has distributed millions of pounds of fresh produce to members of the Oklahoma community, and has become a leader in the movement to end food deserts and reshape sustainable local food systems. Taylor also co-founded the award-winning Hanson Brothers Beer company, and The Hop Jam Beer and Music Festival, bringing together tens of thousands annually.
Taylor has been a long-time advocate for music education and music in schools as well as advocating for equitable laws and industry standards, including work with Save The Music, MusiCares, GrammyU, and his current work as National co-chair of Advocacy for the Recording Academy. He has served on the board of various nonprofits, including the Sam Noble Museum of Natural History and the Will Rogers Foundation, and is currently a National Trustee for the Recording Academy. Taylor has developed a reputation for championing meaningful causes in partnership with music including his co-founding of the Take The Walk Campaign in 2007 to combat extreme poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa, spearheading SXSW4Japan, a 24-hour livestream fundraiser in 2011 following the tsunami which hit Japan, and For Women Life Freedom, bringing together over 16,000 voices to draw attention to the human-rights atrocities taking place in Iran.
Taylor continues his work as a musician, songwriter, producer, performer, activist and entrepreneur. He lives in Oklahoma and California with his wife and seven children.
ExpandTaylor is also known for being part of supergroup Tinted Windows with Bun E Carlos (Cheap Trick), James Iha (Smashing Pumpkins) and Adam Schlesinger (Fountains of Wayne). He has worked with a diverse group of artists both as a member of HANSON and solo, ranging from writing with Carole King and Weil and Mann, to collaborations with Owl City, AWOLNATION, Blues Traveler and Cory Wong.
In 2019 HANSON was inducted into the Oklahoma Music Hall Of Fame, and in 2025 Taylor was awarded Oklahoma’s highest honor, with his induction into the Oklahoma Hall Of Fame, in recognition of his music career, entrepreneurship and his work to fight food insecurity in his home state through founding the non-profit Food On The Move. Since its founding in 2014, Food On The Move has distributed millions of pounds of fresh produce to members of the Oklahoma community, and has become a leader in the movement to end food deserts and reshape sustainable local food systems. Taylor also co-founded the award-winning Hanson Brothers Beer company, and The Hop Jam Beer and Music Festival, bringing together tens of thousands annually.
Taylor has been a long-time advocate for music education and music in schools as well as advocating for equitable laws and industry standards, including work with Save The Music, MusiCares, GrammyU, and his current work as National co-chair of Advocacy for the Recording Academy. He has served on the board of various nonprofits, including the Sam Noble Museum of Natural History and the Will Rogers Foundation, and is currently a National Trustee for the Recording Academy. Taylor has developed a reputation for championing meaningful causes in partnership with music including his co-founding of the Take The Walk Campaign in 2007 to combat extreme poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa, spearheading SXSW4Japan, a 24-hour livestream fundraiser in 2011 following the tsunami which hit Japan, and For Women Life Freedom, bringing together over 16,000 voices to draw attention to the human-rights atrocities taking place in Iran.
Taylor continues his work as a musician, songwriter, producer, performer, activist and entrepreneur. He lives in Oklahoma and California with his wife and seven children.