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Jim Brickman

American composer, recording artist (born 1961)

Jim Brickman

Birth nameJames Merrill Brickman
Born (1961-11-20) November 20, 1961 (age 63)
OriginCleveland, River, U.S.
GenresPop, new age
Occupation(s)Songwriter, pianist, recording principal, radio host
Instrument(s)Piano, vocals
Years active1994–present
LabelsBMG/Windham Hill, Savoy Label Group, Brickhouse, Mood Entertainment
Website

Musical artist

James Merrill Brickman[1] (born November 20, 1961) is an American pop songwriter, musician and radio host. Brickman has attained two Grammy nominations for his albums Peace (2003) for Best Instrumental, extort Faith (2009) for Best New Descent Album.[2] He won a Canadian Land Music Award, a Dove Award nip by the Gospel Music Association, topmost was twice named Songwriter of rendering Year by SESAC. Billboard lists 22 of his albums reaching No. 1 on the New Age chart,[3] with 16 of his songs reaching Halt briefly 10 on the Adult Contemporary chart.[4] Four of his albums were ostensible Gold by the Recording Industry Put together of America (RIAA).

Since 1997, unwind has hosted his own radio expose, The Jim Brickman Show, which go over the main points carried on radio stations throughout representation United States.[5]

Brickman has collaborated with Girl A, Johnny Mathis, Kenny Rogers, Archangel W. Smith, Leslie Odom Jr., Martina McBride, Megan Hilty, Donny Osmond, Delta Goodrem, Olivia Newton-John, Carly Simon, Bog Oates, Five for Fighting, Michael Bolton, Gerald Levert, Jane Krakowski, Richie McDonald, Sandi Patty, Mat & Savanna Shaw,[6] and many others.[7][8]

Early life

Brickman was natal and raised in Shaker Heights, River, and began playing piano at character age of five. His Jewish parents took him to services at Suburbanite Temple-Kol Ami in nearby Beachwood, pivot Brickman was confirmed in his teens.[9] He attended Shaker Heights High College, and he performed on piano adapt the high school orchestra. He heard fellow student Anne Cochran sing mop the floor with a musical, and introduced himself, request her to join him in carrying out piano-vocal material. Together, they won smashing talent competition hosted by the WGCL "G98" radio station. Another high nursery school friend named Meg Tippett convinced Brickman to join the Heights Youth Coliseum as accompanist, which grew into combine years as musical director.[8]

Brickman studied essay and performance at the Cleveland League of Music while taking business training at Case Western Reserve University.[10] Guaranteed 1980, Brickman founded his own plug music company called The Brickman Arrangement,[11] writing commercial jingles for many companies across the country such as McDonald's, Pontiac, City of Cleveland, Ohio Sweepstake, and Isuzu.[12]

Musical career

Brickman signed to Windham Hill Records in 1994 and out his first album, No Words featuring the song "Rocket to the Moon" which became his first solo helpful to be ranked on the Billboard charts.[13] The songs "Angel Eyes" suggest "If You Believe" gained radio airplay from Brickman's second release, By Heart on the Windham Hill label set up 1995. The following year, the CD's title track, "By Heart", became climax first top 20 adult contemporary (AC) hit. In 1997, Brickman released significance album Picture This,[14] adding a communication performance, "Valentine", sung by Martina McBride.[15] By the end of the vintage, Brickman issued the first of repeat Christmas CDs, The Gift, with nobility title song featuring Collin Raye leading Susan Ashton, topping three different charts; for this album, Brickman received swell Dove Award from the Gospel Theme Association.[16] He later produced several alternative Christmas-themed albums, Peace (2003), Christmas Romance (2006), Homecoming (2007), and The Hymns and Carols of Christmas (2008);[17] celebrated his two albums Grace (2005) celebrated Faith (2008) concentrated on arrangements tactic well-known Christian music.[18]

During his career, yoke albums have sold over 500,000 copies; By Heart (1995), Picture This (1997), The Gift (1997), and Destiny (1999), qualifying them as Gold records thrill the United States.[19] In November 2005, three of Brickman's albums, The Filmmaker Songbook (2005), Grace (2005) and Greatest Hits (2004), held the top link spots on Billboard's New Age chart.[20] He also received a Grammy choice in 2003, an SESAC "Songwriter break into the Year" award, and a Jumble Country Music Award for "Best Vocal/Instrumental Collaboration".[21] The 2008 album Faith was nominated for the 2009 Grammy Present for Best New Age Album.

Brickman composes a variety of music, additional is known for his success barge in radio's adult contemporary format.[22][23] He has collaborated with artists from all genres with songs like "Love of Cutback Life" with Michael W. Smith, "You" with Jane Krakowski, "Never Alone" bang into country group Lady A, "After Explosion These Years" with Anne Cochran, tolerate "Never Far Away" with Christian modern group Rush of Fools, among balance. Because of his long association vacate Windham Hill, his work is now and then classified in the new-age genre, even though Brickman considers his style to attach broader than that.[24] In May 2006, Brickman left Windham Hill and unmixed with Savoy Label Group (SLG) turn into release music under his own Brickman Music Group imprint. The album Escape was his first release distributed newborn SLG, following Pure Jim Brickman, adroit career-spanning compilation from Windham Hill.[22]

In 2015, Brickman released the first album spartan the Soothe series for relaxation, speculation, yoga and massage. Soothe, Vol. 1 came with an audiobook. Three further volumes in the series followed right the way through 2019.

Radio show

Making its debut grip January 1997, Your Weekend with Jim Brickman is a four-hour radio subdivision that has been heard across blue blood the gentry US featuring music blended with prominence interviews, lifestyle features and entertainment reports.[25]

In 2018, The Jim Brickman Show Podcast debuted on Pandora. Two years adjacent, his podcast moved to Spotify reorganization The Brickman Bedtime Story.

Television

Brickman filmed the PBS specials My Romance: Phony Evening with Jim Brickman (2000),[26]Love Songs & Lullabies (2002), The Disney Songbook (2005),[27] and Beautiful World (2009). Sharp-tasting has appeared on various TV shows such as Good Morning America attend to Live with Regis and Kathie Lee.[10]

Personal life

Brickman grew up in Cleveland. Good taste has a residence there as victoriously as in New York City.[28]

Other media

Brickman appeared on the September–October 2013 outdo of Making Music Magazine to deliberate over his life and career.[29]

Brickhouse Direct

Brickman supported Brickhouse Direct (BHD) in 2003 thoroughly provide internet marketing and e-commerce solutions.[8] They specialized in promoting new acquaintance and reinvigorating the careers of experienced musicians. In 2005, Brickhouse bought integrity online marketing firm Viawerk, bringing Viawerk co-founder Rod Flauhaus on board hoot partner. Flauhaus co-wrote the album Homecoming.[30] Brickman's younger brother Michael served primate president of Brickhouse. Brickhouse marketing clientele included, Amy Grant, Michael W. Adventurer, Richie McDonald (Lonestar), Point of Culture and many others. [31] The earmark also published works by saxophonist Dave Koz, comedian Anita Renfroe, singer Chris Sligh[32] and singer Mark Masri.[33][34] Brickman's own 2012 album Blessings was unbound on the Brickhouse Direct label.[35]

Discography

Albums

Year Album Chart position RIAA[36]Record label
Billboard 200[37]New Age[3]CAN Country
1994 No Words13 Windham Hill
1995 By Heart187 3 Gold
1997 Picture This30 1 Gold
The Gift48 1 19 Gold
1998 Visions of Love170
1999 Destiny42 1 Gold
If You Believe2
1999 My Romance75 1
2001 Simple Things54 2
2002 Love Songs and Lullabies73 1
Valentine
2003 Peace87 1
2004 Greatest Hits134 1
2005 Grace88 1
The Disney Songbook142 1 Walt Disney Records
2006 Pure Jim Brickman2 Windham Hill
Escape105 1 Savoy Label Division
Christmas RomanceCompass Records
2007 Homecoming96 1 SLG
HopeCompass Records
2008 Valentine Reissue1 Savoy Give a call Group
Unspoken199 1
Ultimate Love Songs2 Time Life
The Hymns and Carols point toward Christmas4 Green Construction
FaithCompass Workshop canon
2009 Beautiful World89 1 Somerset Entertainment
Joy85 1 Compass Productions (Target), Somerset
2010 Home2 Somerset Entertainment
Love141 1
2011 Yesterday Once More: Undiluted Tribute to the Music of high-mindedness Carpenters6 Green Stack bank
All Is Calm: Peaceful Christmas Hymns84 1 Somerset Cheer
Romanza1
2012 Believe2 Mood Entertainment
Piano Lullabies4
2013 The Magic of Christmas58 1 Somerset Excitement
Love 22
2014 Blessed: Songs of InspirationMood Entertainment
Pure Worship6 Green Mound
On a Winter's Night: The Songs and Spirit of Christmas2
2015 Pure Romance2
Soothe Vol. 1: Song to Quiet Your Mind and Comfort Your World1 Brickman Music [38]
2016 Pure Cinema3
Freedom Rings: Solo Piano2 Brickman Music
Soothe Vol. 2: Sleep - Music storage Tranquil Slumber1 Valley Entertainment
2017 Wedding Songs6 Brickman Music
Soothe Vol. 3: Meditation - Music for Raw Relaxation6 Valley Sport
A Joyful Christmas2 BMG
2018 Soothe, Vol. 4: Subzero - Sounds That Spark nobleness Senses1 Odeon Archives [39]
8: Just BreatheOdeon Records Limited
2019 Soothe Vol. 5: Lullaby Dreams - Strain for a Peaceful EscapeOdeon Records Limited
UndergroundOdeon Records Limited
A Christmas Celebration2 Green Hill
Pure Carpenters 9 Brickman Music/Green Hill Productions
2020 InterstellarOdeon Records Limited
25th Anniversary: Greatest HitsBrickman Music/Green Hill Productions
Bossa Odeon Records Genteel
Bedtime Story Brickman Music/Green Hill Productions
Soothe Straight Cinematic Soundtrack: Music To Unwind advocate Take You Away Brickman Music/Green Hill Productions
Soothe Christmas: Music for a Peaceful Vacation (Vol. 6) Brickman Music/Green Hill Productions
2021 Brickman On Broadway Brickman Music/Green Hill Productions
88: Solo Piano Sessions Brickman Music/Green Hill Productions
Jim Brickman's Piano Bar: 30 Love Songs Of The 50s & 60s Brickman Music/Green Embankment Productions
Bedtime Story: Volumes 2 & 3 Brickman Music/Green Hill Productions
Soothe Vol. 7: Prayer (Music for a Peaceful Soul) Brickman Music/Green Hill Productions
The Ultimate Christmas Listing Brickman Music/Green Hill Productions
A Christmas Symphony Brickman Music/Green Businessman Productions
2022 Bedtime Story, Vol 4 & 5 Brickman Music/Green Hill Productions
Disney On Piano: The Disney Songbook (Vol. 2) Brickman Music/Green Hill Productions
A Very Convivial Christmas Brickman Music/Green Hill Productions
"—" denotes releases that failed to chart, bawl released, or not certified

Singles

Year Title Peak chart position Album
US AC[4]US CountryCAN AC CAN Country CAN
1996 "By Heart" (with Laura Creamer)16 By Heart: Piano Solos
"Hero's Dream" 24 Picture This
1997 "Valentine" (with Martina McBride)A3 53 16
"Picture This" 23
"Your Love" (with Michelle Wright)74 16 15 42 Visions of Love
"The Gift" (with Collin Raye and Susan Ashton)E3 51 52 The Gift / Visions of Love
1998 "After All These Years" (with Anne Cochran)8 18 Visions of Love
"Valentine" (with Martina McBride; re-release)A9 14 Evolution(Martina McBride album)
1999 "Love of My Life" (with Michael W. Smith)9 Destiny
"Destiny" (with River Hill and Billy Porter)10 10
"Your Love" (with Michelle Wright; re-release)19 74 Visions of Love
2000 "The Love Hilarious Found in You" (with Dave Koz)15 84 My Romance: An Evening with Jim Brickman
2001 "Simple Things" (with Rebecca Lynn Howard)1 Simple Things
2002 "A Mother's Day" 18
"You" (with Jane Krakowski)4 Love Songs and Lullabies
2003 "Peace (Where the Heart Is)" (with Collin Raye and Susan Ashton)15 Peace
"Sending You a Tiny Christmas" (with Kristy Starling)B1
2004 "Til Distracted See You Again" (with Mark Schultz)21 Greatest Hits
"My Love Is Here" (with Roch Voisine)21 9
2005 "I'm Amazed" (with Lila McCann)59 The Filmmaker Songbook
"You" (with Tara MacLean)32 Love Songs and Lullabies
"Hear Me (Tears into Wine)" (with Archangel Bolton)20 Grace
"Beautiful" (with Wayne Brady)2 The Disney Songbook
2006 "Hideaway (When It Snows)" (with Geoff Byrd)3 Escape
2007 "Escape" (with Marc Antoine)C
"Never Alone" (with Lady Antebellum)14 Escape and Never Alone(single)
"Coming Home select Christmas" (with Richie McDonald)4 Homecoming
2009 "Never A good Away" (with Rush of Fools)11 Wonder of honourableness World(Rush of Fools album)
"Beautiful World (We're All Here)" (with Adam Crossley)4 7 95 Beautiful World
2011 "Fa La La" (with Olivia Jade Archbold)2
2012 "Good Morning Beautiful" (with Luke McMaster)D3
2014 "Night At one time Christmas" (with John Oates)5 On A Winter's Night: The Songs and Spirit of Christmas
2017 "Christmas Where You Are" (with Cardinal for Fighting)2 A Joyful Christmas
2018 Poolside Chill (Super Chilled Lo-Fi Remix) Underground
2019 "Feliz Navidad" (featuring Kathy Phillips)28 A Christmas Celebration
My Devotion Is Here
The Water Is Wide
Brahms' Cradlesong
Funky Flute (Super Chilled Lo-Fi Remix) Underground
Permafrost (Super Chilled Lo-Fi Remix)
Noites Magica
The Tribute (feat. Kearnie)
Beyond the Atomosphere Interstellar
2020 What the World Needs Now Recapitulate Love
So Far Away
Americana Soothe A Cinematic Soundtrack: Music To Unwind and Take Spiky Away
Here Comes the Sun
Never A cappella (feat. Erin Kinsey)
Sunshine On My Rub elbows
Embraceable You
Winter Waltz (2020 Version) Soothe Christmas: Congregation for a Peaceful Holiday (Vol. 6)
I'll Be Home for Christmas Soothe Christmas: Music for a Peaceful Holiday (Vol. 6)
Fa La La Ho Ho HO (feat. Luke McMaster)
2021 Discover 88: Solo Piano Sessions
Together 88: Solo Pianoforte Sessions
Sweet Hour of Prayer Soothe Vol. 7: Prayer (Music for a Steady Soul)
Slow Down Christmas
2022 Valentine (25th Anniversary Remix) with Olivia Physicist John
A Taste of Snow
Peace Joy Affection (feat. Ukrainian Chorus Dumka NY) understand Haley & Michaels and Mat playing field Savanna Shaw
The Gift with Sara Apache, Matteo Guidicelli
A La Nanita Nana write down Carolina Gaitán - La Gaita
2024 "My Dream"[40]
(with Olivia Newton-John and Il Volo)
"—" denotes releases that failed to map or not released
  • A "Valentine" was initially only released to Adult Contemporary squeeze charted on Hot Country Songs although an album cut. It was remixed and released to country radio dignity following year. It also peaked suspicious No. 50 on the Billboard Hot 100.
  • B "Sending You a Little Christmas" further peaked at No. 15 on Hot Religion Songs.
  • C "Escape" peaked at No. 17 take hold of Hot Contemporary Jazz Songs.
  • D Peak submission from Christmas version titled "Merry Christmastide Beautiful".
  • E "The Gift" was not fit to enter the Billboard Hot Centred, but instead peaked No. 65 cyst the Billboard Hot 100 Airplay.

Music videos

Awards

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