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Jim Brickman, best known for his original songs, like the chart-topping hits “Valentine,” “The Gift” and “Peace,” has established an international reputation for his creative collaborations with many of the entertainment industry’s most gifted musical artists. For his newest album, Jim Brickman joins forces with the legendary Walt Disney Studios to bring an exciting new sound to the classic Disney musical library with Jim Brickman: The Disney Songbook.

On October 4, 2005, Jim Brickman brings his own distinctive musical style to a new partnership with America’s Number One family music label, Walt Disney Records. This unique creative collaboration not only pays tribute to the rich Disney musical repertoire with fresh interpretations of beloved cinema songs, but also features two dynamic original songs.

Jim Brickman: The Disney Songbook introduces audiences to the uplifting “I’m Amazed” featuring the vocals of country recording artist Lila McCann and the soaringly romantic “Beautiful,” co-written by Jim and performed by stage and Emmy-nominated TV star Wayne Brady.The inspiration for “Beautiful” was this year’s first-time-ever DVD release of the beloved Disney original animated feature Cinderella.

Other artistic collaborations on Jim Brickman: The Disney Songbook are equally magical, including R&B artist Kimberley Locke’s emotional performance of the heartfelt “A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes” and the touching ballad “Baby Mine,” which is given a lyrical interpretation by Kassie DePaiva, the popular star of ABC-TV’s One Life To Live. The fast-rising country music star Josh Gracin puts a hilariously bouncy spin on one of Disney’s most memorable songs from Dumbo, the charming “When I See an Elephant Fly.”

This exciting new CD will be featured in Jim Brickman’s third PBS musical special, Jim Brickman at the Magic Kingdom: The Disney Songbook, premiering November 2005 and airing through the end of the year. This vibrant television special will showcase Jim’s talent as performer, composer, recording artist and personality and feature special guests Wayne Brady, Lila McCann, Broadway star Linda Eder and Grammy Award-winner Michael Bolton, all giving electric performances filmed earlier this year at the Magic Kingdom in Orlando.

Jim Brickman’s musical journey has been the kind of “Wish Upon A Star” success story that has become a legend in its own right. Starting as a college student writing commercial jingles, Jim Brickman turned his focus to the art of the romantic popular song and touched a chord with the American public that launched a remarkable recording career (with several Top 40 radio hits, one Platinum-selling album, four certified Gold records and a 2003 Grammy nomination), world-wide fame as a concert performer and the recipient of SESAC “Songwriter of the Year” Award, the Canadian Country Music Award for Best Vocal/Instrumental Collaboration and a Dove Award presented by the Gospel Music Association for his cherished holiday album The Gift. His recent spiritual album, Grace, debuted in the Number One position on Billboard’s New Age chart and in the Number Two position on the magazine’s Christian Chart upon its release in April 2005.

Jim Brickman has been equally successful in his other artistic endeavors, including a weekly syndicated radio show, Your Weekend with Jim Brickman; and two best-selling books of essays, Simple Things and Love Notes: 101 Lessons from the Heart.Jim has captivated audiences with his popular live concerts in more than 125 US cities each year and sold out performances abroad in countries as diverse as Japan, England, The Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Germany and Korea. A strong supporter of public television, Jim previously has starred in two critically acclaimed PBS television specials and is a frequent guest on national radio and television programs.Jim had the honor of performing at The Gala for the President at Ford Theatre hosted by Whoopi Goldberg and hosting the A&E special Winter Solstice on Ice.

With Jim Brickman: The Disney Songbook, Jim again displays his ability to infuse timeless music with new emotion through his skillful artistry on the piano and unique collaborations.With songs that touch the heart and soul, Jim Brickman has earned an enduring place in the lives of fans around the world.