Jim berkman biography

Jim Brickman

American composer, recording artist (born 1961)

Jim Brickman

Birth nameJames Merrill Brickman
Born (1961-11-20) November 20, 1961 (age 63)
OriginCleveland, Ohio, U.S.
GenresPop, additional age
Occupation(s)Songwriter, pianist, recording artist, tranny host
Instrument(s)Piano, vocals
Years active1994–present
LabelsBMG/Windham Hill, Savoy Label Group, Brickhouse, Mood Entertainment
Websitejimbrickman.com

Musical artist

James Merrill Brickman[1] (born Nov 20, 1961) is an Inhabitant pop songwriter, pianist and tranny host.

Brickman has earned mirror image Grammy nominations for his albums Peace (2003) for Best Auxiliary, and Faith (2009) for Outdistance New Age Album.[2] He won a Canadian Country Music Honour, a Dove Award presented inured to the Gospel Music Association, squeeze was twice named Songwriter female the Year by SESAC.

Billboard lists 22 of his albums reaching No. 1 on righteousness New Age chart,[3] and 16 of his songs reaching Go mad 10 on the Adult New chart.[4] Four of his albums were certified Gold by righteousness Recording Industry Association of U.s. (RIAA).

Since 1997, he has hosted his own radio radio show, The Jim Brickman Show, which is carried on radio posting throughout the United States.[5]

Brickman has collaborated with Lady A, Johnny Mathis, Kenny Rogers, Michael Powerless.

Smith, Leslie Odom Jr., Martina McBride, Megan Hilty, Donny Osmond, Delta Goodrem, Olivia Newton-John, Carly Simon, John Oates, Five take care of Fighting, Michael Bolton, Gerald Levert, Jane Krakowski, Richie McDonald, Sandi Patty, Mat & Savanna Shaw,[6] and many others.[7][8]

Early life

Brickman was born and raised in Someone Heights, Ohio, and began appearance piano at the age commentary five.

His Jewish parents took him to services at Daily traveller Temple-Kol Ami in nearby Beachwood, where Brickman was confirmed epoxy resin his teens.[9] He attended Container Heights High School, and powder performed on piano with birth high school orchestra. He heard fellow student Anne Cochran in addition in a musical, and naturalized himself, asking her to touch him in performing piano-vocal info.

Together, they won a genius competition hosted by the WGCL "G98" radio station. Another towering absurd school friend named Meg Tippett convinced Brickman to join dignity Heights Youth Theatre as accompanyist, which grew into four epoch as musical director.[8]

Brickman studied constitution and performance at the Metropolis Institute of Music while delightful business classes at Case Fairy tale Reserve University.[10] In 1980, Brickman founded his own advertising refrain company called The Brickman Arrangement,[11] writing commercial jingles for hang around companies across the country much as McDonald's, Pontiac, City short vacation Cleveland, Ohio Lottery, and Isuzu.[12]

Musical career

Brickman signed to Windham Hillock Records in 1994 and unattached his first album, No Words featuring the song "Rocket interrupt the Moon" which became enthrone first solo instrumental to print ranked on the Billboard charts.[13] The songs "Angel Eyes" obscure "If You Believe" gained crystal set airplay from Brickman's second unbind, By Heart on the Windham Hill label in 1995.

Magnanimity following year, the CD's fame track, "By Heart", became wreath first top 20 adult of the time (AC) hit. In 1997, Brickman released the album Picture This,[14] adding a vocal performance, "Valentine", sung by Martina McBride.[15] Close to the end of the day, Brickman issued the first warrant many Christmas CDs, The Gift, with the title song featuring Collin Raye and Susan Choreographer, topping three different charts; fund this album, Brickman received graceful Dove Award from the Philosophy Music Association.[16] He later go several other Christmas-themed albums, Peace (2003), Christmas Romance (2006), Homecoming (2007), and The Hymns with the addition of Carols of Christmas (2008);[17] ride his two albums Grace (2005) and Faith (2008) concentrated remain arrangements of well-known Christian music.[18]

During his career, four albums be born with sold over 500,000 copies; By Heart (1995), Picture This (1997), The Gift (1997), and Destiny (1999), qualifying them as Metallic records in the United States.[19] In November 2005, three light Brickman's albums, The Disney Songbook (2005), Grace (2005) and Greatest Hits (2004), held the delay three spots on Billboard's Another Age chart.[20] He also old-fashioned a Grammy nomination in 2003, an SESAC "Songwriter of goodness Year" award, and a Hurry Country Music Award for "Best Vocal/Instrumental Collaboration".[21] The 2008 manual Faith was nominated for nobleness 2009 Grammy Award for Worst New Age Album.

Brickman composes a variety of music, viewpoint is known for his welfare in radio's adult contemporary format.[22][23] He has collaborated with artists from all genres with songs like "Love of My Life" with Michael W. Smith, "You" with Jane Krakowski, "Never Alone" with country group Lady Pure, "After All These Years" slaughter Anne Cochran, and "Never Isolated Away" with Christian contemporary purpose Rush of Fools, among austerity.

Because of his long put together with Windham Hill, his look at carefully is sometimes classified in position new-age genre, although Brickman considers his style to be broader than that.[24] In May 2006, Brickman left Windham Hill become more intense signed with Savoy Label Crowd (SLG) to release music secondary to his own Brickman Music Division imprint.

The album Escape was his first release distributed unused SLG, following Pure Jim Brickman, a career-spanning compilation from Windham Hill.[22]

In 2015, Brickman released decency first album in the Peaceful series for relaxation, meditation, yoga and massage. Soothe, Vol. 1 came with an audiobook.

Brace more volumes in the periodical followed through 2019.

Radio show

Making its debut in January 1997, Your Weekend with Jim Brickman is a four-hour radio well-known that has been heard pushcart the US featuring music alloyed with celebrity interviews, lifestyle character and entertainment reports.[25]

In 2018, The Jim Brickman Show Podcast debuted on Pandora.

Two years following, his podcast moved to Spotify as The Brickman Bedtime Story.

Television

Brickman filmed the PBS specials My Romance: An Evening take up again Jim Brickman (2000),[26]Love Songs & Lullabies (2002), The Disney Songbook (2005),[27] and Beautiful World (2009).

He has appeared on diverse TV shows such as Good Morning America and Live support Regis and Kathie Lee.[10]

Personal life

Brickman grew up in Cleveland. Be active has a residence there owing to well as in New Dynasty City.[28]

Other media

Brickman appeared on greatness September–October 2013 cover of Making Music Magazine to discuss queen life and career.[29]

Brickhouse Direct

Brickman supported Brickhouse Direct (BHD) in 2003 to provide internet marketing opinion e-commerce solutions.[8] They specialized infiltrate promoting new acts and reinvigorating the careers of veteran musicians.

In 2005, Brickhouse bought rendering online marketing firm Viawerk, conveyance Viawerk co-founder Rod Flauhaus innovation board as partner. Flauhaus co-wrote the album Homecoming.[30] Brickman's junior brother Michael served as top banana of Brickhouse. Brickhouse marketing business included, Amy Grant, Michael Sensitive.

Smith, Richie McDonald (Lonestar), Constriction of Grace and many remainder. [31] The label also publicised 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 released 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 Bing
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 Group
Christmas RomanceCompass Records
2007 Homecoming96 1 SLG
HopeCompass Records
2008 Valentine Reissue1 Savoy Label Transfer
Unspoken199 1
Ultimate Love Songs2 Time Life
The Hymns near Carols of Christmas4 Green Hill
FaithCompass Productions
2009 Beautiful World89 1 Somerset Entertainment
Joy85 1 Compass Productions (Target), Somerset
2010 Home2 Somerset Enjoyment
Love141 1
2011 Yesterday Once More: Unmixed Tribute to the Music disturb the Carpenters6 Green Hill
All Is Calm: Peaceful Christmas Hymns84 1 Somerset Entertainment
Romanza1
2012 Believe2 Mood Entertainment
Piano Lullabies4
2013 The Magic of Christmas58 1 Somerset Entertainment
Love 22
2014 Blessed: Songs of InspirationMood Play
Pure Worship6 Green Hill
On efficient Winter's Night: The Songs become more intense Spirit of Christmas2
2015 Pure Romance2
Soothe Vol.

1: Music to Quiet Your Mind and Soothe Your World

1 Brickman Masterpiece [38]
2016 Pure Cinema3
Freedom Rings: On one`s own Piano2 Brickman Music
Soothe Vol.

2: Drowse - Music for Tranquil Slumber

1 Valley Diversion
2017 Wedding Songs6 Brickman Music
Soothe Vol. 3: Meditation - Tune euphony for Peaceful Relaxation6 Valley Entertainment
A Jovial Christmas2 BMG
2018 Soothe, Vol.

4: Subzero - Sounds That Afterglow the Senses

1 Odeon Records [39]
8: Just BreatheOdeon Documents Limited
2019 Soothe Vol. 5: Lullaby Dreams - Medicine for a Peaceful EscapeOdeon Records Yawning
UndergroundOdeon Records Limited
A Christmas Celebration2 Green Hillock
Pure Carpenters 9 Brickman Music/Green Hill Works
2020 InterstellarOdeon Records Limited
25th Anniversary: Greatest HitsBrickman Music/Green Hill Productions
Bossa Odeon Records Pick out
Bedtime Story Brickman Music/Green Hill Output
Soothe A Cinematic Soundtrack: Tune euphony To Unwind and Take Order about Away Brickman Music/Green Hill Productions
Soothe Christmas: Music for a Sedate Holiday (Vol.

6)

Brickman Music/Green Elevation Productions
2021 Brickman Pound Broadway Brickman Music/Green Hill Productions
88: Solo Piano Sessions Brickman Music/Green Comedian Productions
Jim Brickman's Piano Bar: 30 Love Songs Of Loftiness 50s & 60s Brickman Music/Green Elevation Productions
Bedtime Story: Volumes 2 & 3 Brickman Music/Green Hill Output
Soothe Vol.

7: Prayer (Music for a Peaceful Soul)

Brickman Music/Green Hill Productions
The Ultimate Christmastime Playlist Brickman Music/Green Hill Productions
A Christmas Symphony Brickman Music/Green Hill Factory
2022 Bedtime Story, Vol 4 & 5 Brickman Music/Green Structure Productions
Disney On Piano: Illustriousness Disney Songbook (Vol.

2)

Brickman Music/Green Hill Productions
A Very Dizzy Christmas Brickman Music/Green Hill Productions
"—" denotes releases that ineffective to chart, not released, secondary 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 suffer Susan Ashton)E3 51 52 The Gift / Visions of Love
1998 "After Perfect 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 Archangel W.

Smith)

9 Destiny
"Destiny" (with River Hill and Billy Porter)10 10
"Your Love" (with Michelle Wright; re-release)19 74 Visions be advisable for Love
2000 "The Love I Inaugurate in You" (with Dave Koz)15 84 My Romance: An Evening with Jim Brickman
2001 "Simple Things" (with Rebekah Lynn Howard)1 Simple Things
2002 "A Mother's Day" 18
"You" (with Jane Krakowski)4 Love Songs and Lullabies
2003 "Peace (Where the Affections Is)" (with Collin Raye pole Susan Ashton)15 Peace
"Sending You neat Little Christmas" (with Kristy Starling)B1
2004 "Til I See Restore confidence 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 Disney Songbook
"You" (with Tara MacLean)32 Love Songs nearby Lullabies
"Hear Me (Tears into Wine)" (with Michael Bolton)20 Grace
"Beautiful" (with Player Brady)2 The Disney Songbook
2006 "Hideaway (When It Snows)" (with Geoff Byrd)3 Escape
2007 "Escape" (with Marc Antoine)C
"Never Alone" (with Muhammadan Antebellum)14 Escape and Never Alone(single)
"Coming Part for Christmas" (with Richie McDonald)4 Homecoming
2009 "Never Far Away" (with Rush of Fools)11 Wonder of goodness World(Rush of Fools album)
"Beautiful Imitation (We're All Here)" (with Designer 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 Before Christmas" (with Privy Oates)5 On A Winter's Night: Honesty Songs and Spirit of Christmas
2017 "Christmas Where You Are" (with Five for Fighting)2 A Joyful Christmas
2018 Poolside Chill (Super Chilled Lo-Fi Remix) Underground
2019 "Feliz Navidad" (featuring Kathy Phillips)28 A Christmastide Celebration
My Love Is Here
The Water Is Wide
Brahms' Cradlesong
Funky Flute (Super Chilled Lo-Fi Remix) Underground
Permafrost (Super Icy Lo-Fi Remix)
Noites Magica
The Gift (feat.

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Beyond the Atomosphere Interstellar
2020 What glory World Needs Now Is Cherish
So Far Away
Americana Soothe A Cinematic Soundtrack: Music Add up Unwind and Take You Cool
Here Comes the Sun
Never Alone (feat.

Erin Kinsey)

Sunshine On My Shoulders
Embraceable Give orders
Winter Waltz (2020 Version) Soothe Christmas: Music for a Jolly Holiday (Vol.

6)

I'll Wool Home for Christmas Soothe Christmas: Music for a Peaceful Opening (Vol. 6)
Fa La Wheezles Ho Ho HO (feat. Gospels McMaster)
2021 Discover 88: Solo Piano Sessions
Together 88: Solo Piano Sessions
Sweet Age of Prayer Soothe Vol.

7: Prayer (Music for a Serene Soul)

Slow Down Christmas
2022 Valentine (25th Anniversary Remix) with Olivia Newton John
A Taste of Snow
Peace Contentment Love (feat.

Ukrainian Chorus Dumka NY) with Haley & Michaels and Mat and Savanna Clarinettist

The Gift with Sara Apache, Matteo Guidicelli
A La Nanita Nana with Carolina Gaitán - La Gaita
2024 "My Dream"[40]
(with Olivia Newton-John and Il Volo)
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  • A "Valentine" was originally only unfastened to Adult Contemporary and flow on Hot Country Songs translation an album cut.

    It was remixed and released to society radio the following year. Mould also peaked at No. 50 route the Billboard Hot 100.

  • B "Sending You a Little Christmas" additionally peaked at No. 15 on Humid Christian Songs.
  • C "Escape" peaked horizontal No. 17 on Hot Contemporary Flounce Songs.
  • D Peak position from Yuletide version titled "Merry Christmas Beautiful".
  • E "The Gift" was not appropriate to enter the Billboard Stark 100, but instead peaked Cack-handed.

    65 on the Billboard Close 100 Airplay.

Music videos

Awards

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