Jim Brickman

Adult contemporary music, Musical Artist

1961 –

80

Who is Jim Brickman?

Jim Brickman is an American songwriter and pianist of pop music, as well as radio show host. Being named the most charted male Adult Contemporary artist to date, Brickman has earned six Gold and Platinum albums. He is known for his solo piano compositions, pop-style instrumentals, and vocal collaborations with artists such as Lady Antebellum, Johnny Mathis, Michael W. Smith, Martina McBride, Megan Hilty, Donny Osmond, Delta Goodrem, Olivia Newton-John, and others. He has earned two Grammy nominations for his albums Peace Best Instrumental, and Faith Best New Age Album; an SESAC "Songwriter of the Year" award; a Canadian Country Music Award for Best Vocal/Instrumental Collaboration; and a Dove Award presented by the Gospel Music Association.

Since 1997, he has hosted his own radio show called Your Weekend with Jim Brickman, which is carried on radio stations throughout the United States. Brickman has also released five PBS specials, and hosts an annual fan cruise. He is founder of Brickhouse Direct, a company that provides strategic marketing and e-commerce solutions for clients in a variety of industries.

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Born
Nov 20, 1961
Cleveland
Also known as
  • Brickman, Jim
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Cleveland Institute of Music
Lived in
  • Cleveland

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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