Jim Brickman Performs - The Gift - Brilliant Entertainment www.brilliantentertainment.com

Jim Brickman is coming to Houston on January 17, 2014 At the Wortham Center | 7:30 PM For tickets visit: http://www.brilliantentertainment.com Jim Brickman has revolutionized the sound of solo piano with his pop-style instrumentals and star studded vocal collaborations. Since the release of his debut album “No Words” in 1994, Jim Brickman’s romantic piano sound has made him the best selling solo piano artist of our time. His signature style has also brought him two Grammy nods, four Gold albums, 30 charted adult radio hits and recently tied for most #1 CDs on Billboard’s New Age chart. Brickman received top honors with two SESAC “Songwriter of the Year” awards, a Canadian Country Music Award and a Dove Award presented by the Gospel Music Association. Jim Brickman’s newest CD, On A Winter’s Night celebrates the wonder of the holidays with a collection of brand new originals and traditional favorites. Featured performers include the legendary Kenny Rogers and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee John Oates. Brickman's best-known compositions include the chart-toppers “Valentine,” “The Gift," “Love of My Life," “Simple Things,” and “Peace.” He has established a reputation for his collaborations with many gifted musical artists that include: Martina McBride, Gerald Levert, Lady Antebellum, Michael W. Smith, Kenny Loggins, Carly Simon, Herb Alpert, Collin Raye, Michael Bolton, Sara Evans, Donny Osmond, and Olivia Newton-John. A native of Cleveland, Ohio Brickman began playing piano at the age of five and studied at the prestigious Cleveland Institute of Music where a scholarship has been established in his honor. He founded his own advertising music company in 1980. Brickman has received world-wide acclaim as a performer. His concerts have been enjoyed internationally and in over 125 cities across the US, including shows at Carnegie Hall and the White House. He is performing on his eighth Jim Brickman Cruise in October, 2015. Jim Brickman hosts Your Weekend, a weekly radio show, heard in over 100 cities across North America. He has authored two best-sellers, Simple Things and Love Notes. Jim’s upcoming book Soothe – How To Find Calm Amidst Everyday Chaos will be released in Spring, 2015. A strong supporter of PBS, Brickman has taped five concert specials presented on the network, which include Celebration of the 70’s (2013) Beautiful World (2009), Jim Brickman at the Magic Kingdom—The Disney Songbook (2005), My Romance, An Evening with Jim Brickman (2000) and Love Songs and Lullabies (2002).