Jim Brickman and John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts Celebrate Christmas Concert Tour

SPRINGFIELD, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts (www.jqhhotels.com) and Jim Brickman, “America’s Romantic Piano Sensation,” continue to collaborate on bringing fun, frivolity and cheer to America during the holiday season. John Q. Hammons is proud to kick off its third year as the official hotel sponsor of the Jim Brickman concert tour. Brickman, the Grammy-nominated, five-time platinum-selling recording artist, pianist and composer, and Springfield, Mo.-based John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts, the nation’s largest private, independent owner and manager of upscale, full-service hotels in the United States, share a commitment to consistently delivering an exceptional experience.

“We are pleased to build on the momentum of this collaborative relationship that has evolved to include brand building, music scholarships for rising stars, and unique concert experiences such as the recent sold-out Jim Brickman performance at John Q. Hammons’ Embassy Suites Montgomery ballroom in Alabama.”

Jim Brickman’s A Christmas Celebration concert tour, in progress, enables concert goers to enjoy an evening of dazzling solo piano, vibrant vocals, and the warmth and humor that has made this concert a seasonal tradition for the past 15 years. Brickman is also introducing fans to his new album releases, All is Calm and Romanza, available at Target stores. Once again, sold-out audiences have the opportunity to experience the romance and spirit of the holidays in an unforgettable evening of music, laughter and memories. Brickman and his special guests, singers Anne Cochran and Benjamin Utecht, plus electric violinist Tracy Silverman, blend fan favorites and seasonal classics with brand-new Brickman compositions.

“It’s my favorite time of year,” Brickman said. “Celebrating across the country with fans and friends makes it even more special. So does the personalized service at John Q. Hammons’ upscale hotels, my home away from home while on tour.”

While on their national tour, Brickman and crew enjoy stays at John Q. Hammons’ properties in select cities. John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts’ 78 properties spanning 24 states offer many of the comforts of home, with several of the company’s award-winning properties featuring luxurious spas and state-of-the-art fitness facilities.

A Christmas Celebration concert tour cross-promotional opportunity includes extensive online, radio, in-market and on-premise visibility for the Jim Brickman and John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts brands and select John Q. Hammons properties. Hotels participating in the holiday cross promotion in December span locations in six states: Kansas City, Mo.; Nashville, Tenn.; Charlotte, N.C.; Fort Worth, Texas; Charleston, W. Va.; and Peoria, Ill. Go to www.JimBrickman.com for A Christmas Celebration ticket information.

“Music icon Jim Brickman is about creating unforgettable memories, which is a fundamental aspect of the John Q. Hammons culture,” said Phill Burgess, vice president of sales and revenue management for John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts. “We are pleased to build on the momentum of this collaborative relationship that has evolved to include brand building, music scholarships for rising stars, and unique concert experiences such as the recent sold-out Jim Brickman performance at John Q. Hammons’ Embassy Suites Montgomery ballroom in Alabama.”

About Jim Brickman

Jim Brickman has revolutionized the sound of solo piano with his pop-style instrumentals and star-studded vocal collaborations. Brickman’s lineup of collaborators include numerous gifted singers, including Martina McBride, Lady Antebellum, Gerald Levert, Michael W. Smith, Kenny Loggins, Carly Simon, Herb Alpert, Michael Bolton, Sara Evans, Donny Osmond, Olivia Newton-John, Blind Boys of Alabama, and five American Idol finalists.

Since the 1994 release of his debut album No Words, Jim Brickman’s romantic piano sound made him a marquis name among contemporary instrumental hit-makers. His signature style of playing and songwriting has also brought him six gold and platinum-selling albums, the most charted Adult Contemporary hits of the decade (30), two Grammy nods (2003 and 2009), two SESAC “Songwriter of the Year” awards, a Canadian Country Music Award, and a Dove Award (presented by the Gospel Music Association).

Brickman is a strong supporter of Public Television and has had four PBS concert specials: Jim Brickman at the Magic Kingdom—The Disney Songbook (2005), My Romance, An Evening with Jim Brickman (2000), Love Songs and Lullabies (2002), and Beautiful World (2009).

Other artistic endeavors include a weekly radio show, Your Weekend with Jim Brickman; two best selling books, Simple Things and Love Notes; performances at Carnegie Hall and the White House; as well as standing room-only concerts from Spain to Thailand. Brickman supports several charitable foundations for children including Autism Speaks, Camp Heartland and UNICEF. He also has a scholarship foundation in his name at his alma mater, The Cleveland Institute of Music. Visit JimBrickman.com for more information.

About John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts

Springfield, Mo.-based John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts is the largest private, independent owner and manager of hotels in the United States, representing brands such as: Chateau on the Lake Resort, Spa & Convention Center; Courtyard by Marriott; Embassy Suites Hotels; Hampton Inn & Suites; Hilton; Holiday Inn; Homewood Suites by Hilton; Marriott; Plaza Hotels Collection; Radisson; Renaissance; Residence Inn by Marriott; and Sheraton. With a portfolio of 78 hotels representing nearly 19,000 guest rooms/suites in 24 states, John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts’ properties are dominant in their markets. Founded on the extraordinary vision of John Q. Hammons and built on his legacy of excellence spanning more than 50 years, John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts has become one of the most recognized and award-winning companies in the hospitality industry. Built to be the best, John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts continues to set the standard in hospitality management and hotel development. For more information about John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts, please visit the company’s website at www.jqhhotels.com or www.facebook.com/jqhhotelsresorts.

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