Multi-Platinum Recording Artist Pianist/Composer Jim Brickman Has FAITH

Jan. 4, 2010 - PRLog -- DID YOU KNOW......

•   Jim Brickman is the best–selling solo pianist of our time.
•   Since his debut album in 1994 his signature style has earned him six Gold and Platinum selling albums
•   He just earned his second GRAMMY nomination in the category of Best New Age Album for FAITH –an inspiring collection of original songs and favorite hymns which has sold over 300,000 units to date -- sold only at Target stores nationwide and through Somerset Entertainment.
•   He has charted more adult radio hits (28) than any other artist
•   Known as "America’s Romantic Piano Sensation" -- Jim Brickman holds the record for the most marriage proposals at his live concerts.
•   Rascal Flatt’s Joe Don Rooney and Jamie Lynn Sigler are among the celebrities who played his music at their wedding.
•   Martina McBride and Lady Antebellum’s careers were launched by collaborating on a Jim Brickman single track.  
•   His music crosses all genres and includes additional collaborations with artists from Kenny Loggins, to Carly Simon, Michael W. Smith, Roberta Flack, Chris Botti and four American Idol finalists.
•   He averages 125 live performances a year
•   The Jim Brickman brand includes:  best-selling greeting cards featuring his music, the annual sold-out Jim Brickman Cruise, a weekly national syndicated radio show, website design and internet marketing company and two best-selling books.

Over the past years, while the music industry’s struggles have been documented globally, Jim Brickman has become an international superstar.  As other artists’ record sales are tumbling, his are remarkable.  While other artists cannot get tour dates, Jim Brickman’s touring schedule thrives. His blossoming relationship with Somerset Entertainment, which now includes the GRAMMY nominated CD, FAITH and his newly released recording, BEAUTIFUL WORLD, which boasts his 28th #1 single, is a true success story at a time when most record companies are experiencing their worst sales in history.  And, certainly let’s not forget the branding of Jim Brickman, which during the course of his career has become a veritable cottage industry.  

Jim Brickman’s music touches the heart in a special way and inspires people to live better, dream richer and take their imaginations to another place.  His live performances strike the perfect balance between emotional musical intimacy, compelling storytelling and audience interaction. With Valentine’s Day rapidly approaching, couples all over the world will declare their love with Jim Brickman’s music as their backdrop.  Others will be sharing this special moment live with him during his concert that evening in Nashville, where he always leaves room for such spontaneous audience moments.

Jim Brickman’s music is an expression of his core values—his belief that making positive music is akin to scoring a fulfilling life.  So have FAITH – for according to Jim—it’s truly a BEAUTIFUL WORLD!

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Somerset Entertainment is the largest branded music compilation company and licensee of music in North America, managing  premium end-cap music space with interactive displays in the world’s largest retailers, providing high-quality private label music and video programs for such retail giants as Target, Wal-Mart and Best Buy as well as to over 18,000 gift stores.