Jim Brickman

Jim Brickman
Background information
Birth nameJames Merrill Brickman
Born (1961-11-20) November 20, 1961 (age 62)
OriginCleveland, Ohio, U.S.
GenresPop, new age
Occupation(s)Songwriter, pianist, recording artist, radio host
Instrument(s)Piano, vocals
Years active1994–present
LabelsBMG/Windham Hill, Savoy Label Group, Brickhouse, Mood Entertainment
Websitejimbrickman.com

James Merrill Brickman[1] (born November 20, 1961) is an American pop songwriter, pianist and radio host. Brickman has earned two Grammy nominations for his albums Peace (2003) for Best Instrumental, and Faith (2009) for Best New Age Album.[2] He won a Canadian Country Music Award, a Dove Award presented by the Gospel Music Association, and was twice named Songwriter of the Year by SESAC. Billboard lists 22 of his albums reaching No. 1 on the New Age chart,[3] and 16 of his songs reaching Top 10 on the Adult Contemporary chart.[4] Four of his albums were certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

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

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

  1. ^ The Gristmill. Shaker Heights High School. 1979.
  2. ^ The 52nd annual Grammy Awards nominees list Archived December 3, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ "Jim Brickman Chart History: New Age". Billboard. Retrieved March 16, 2021.
  4. ^ "Jim Brickman Chart History: Adult Contemporary". Billboard. Retrieved March 16, 2021.
  5. ^ Lehano, Kim. "Around Hawaii". Archived from the original on March 9, 2009. Retrieved February 3, 2009.
  6. ^ A Little Bit Of Christmas (Official Music Video) - Mat and Savanna Shaw with Jim Brickman, October 17, 2021, retrieved November 22, 2021
  7. ^ Wallace, Aaron. "Ultimate Disney Interview with Jim Brickman". Archived from the original on October 12, 2005. Retrieved February 3, 2009.
  8. ^ Cite error: The named reference Shaker Life was invoked but never defined (see the help page).