JIM BRICKMAN’S COLLABORATOR SARA EVANS TO APPEAR ON ABC TV’S “DANCING WITH THE STARS”

Chart Topping Pianist and Country Star Record New Duet “Never Alone”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Platinum-selling artist Jim Brickman has just finished recording a new album, ESCAPE, which features a special collaboration with Sara Evans on the song “Never Alone.” It’s just been announced that Sara Evans will be a contestant on the smash hit ABC series DANCING WITH THE STARS which debuts in its second season on September 12. Sara’s professional dancing partner is Tony Dovolani and she’ll appear alongside other celebrities such as Harry Hamlin, Vivica A. Fox and Jerry Springer. The single “Never Alone” will be released to Adult Contemporary radio outlets in November of 2006. Jim Brickman’s ESCAPE is in stores October 3rd.
Brickman, the pianist/producer/composer has recently finished an album of all new solo piano and pop vocal compositions--“ESCAPE”—which also features special appearances by R&B vocal star Gerald Levert and smooth jazz guitarist extraordinaire Marc Antoine. In addition, Brickman will embark on a five-month tour of North America beginning November 3rd. Jim Brickman’s “ESCAPE” is in stores October 3rd.
“Never Alone” features Sara Evans on vocals with lyrics and music by Victoria Shaw and was produced by Dan Shea, the musical genius responsible for Brickman’s chart-topping singles, “Valentine” and “The Gift.”
Much like the Brickman/Martina McBride song “Valentine” (Jim’s first #1 single on both the Adult Contemporary and Country charts), “Never Alone,” matches that impeccable styling, unforgettable melodies and lyrical beauty
Jim Brickman’s remarkable career includes six Gold and 1 Platinum selling albums, three #1 and twelve Top 10 Adult Contemporary radio hits, consistent debuts at #1 on Billboard Magazine’s New Age chart, a Grammy nomination in 2003, SESAC “Songwriter of the Year” award, a Canadian Country Music Award for “Best Vocal/Instrumental Collaboration,” a Dove Award presented by the Gospel Music Association for “The Gift” and sold out concert tours internationally.
The Savoy Label Group (SLG) features not only the historic Savoy Jazz label but also the Denon, Denon Classics, Kin Kou and 429 Records labels. SLG is the North American unit of Columbia Music Entertainment (formerly Nippon Columbia), the oldest music company in Japan. Newly reorganized and now headed by Chairman Strauss Zelnick, Columbia Music Entertainment has re-emerged as a significant creative force with a stable of newly signed platinum-selling artists. SLG is one of the most successful marketers of adult music in the U.S. and focuses on classical, jazz, new age, world and adult alternative genres.

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