American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation Announces Entertainment for Induction Celebration

Furniture World News Desk on 8/31/2018

American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation recently announced that trumpet maestro Rick Braun will entertain guests at the Lead with Vision Induction Celebration October 14 during the High Point Market. Known for his technical chops, melodic wizardry and compositional prowess, Braun has collaborated across genres with some of the biggest names in music, including Rod Stewart, Tom Petty, Sade, Natalie Cole and REO Speedwagon.

“Rick Braun has been entertaining loyal fans for decades,” says Jeff Child, president of the Hall of Fame Foundation board of directors. “Whether he’s playing one of the titles that earned him more than 20 number-one Smooth Jazz hits or a track off of his new album, which references Coldplay, Alicia Keys, Charlie Puth and Selena Gomez, Rick is the consummate entertainer. His warmth, wit and energy are contagious.”

Braun, who discovered music at an early age, began playing trumpet at age eight. Coming of age in Allentown, Penn., he describes his compositional influences as “all over the map,” but names Earth, Wind and Fire, The Brecker Brothers, Quincy Jones, The Crusaders, and Ramsey Lewis as a few of his favorites. He has enjoyed a rare longevity, crafting his own distinctive sound and becoming a staple on contemporary jazz radio. He has recorded 18 albums since 1992; the most recent is 2017’s Around the Horn.

“For me, music is not just about going out touring and making a living,” Braun says. “Music has always been a source of joy, almost a therapy. When things are not going right or when I am not feeling right about myself, if I can get into my studio and make some music and dig into that world, it always makes me feel better. It is an absolute pleasure seeing the joy that it brings to others. I love every moment of it.”

Braun will be part of the 30th anniversary Induction Celebration, which includes legendary basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski as keynote speaker and TV personalities Drew and Jonathan Scott as hosts, as well as the induction of four industry leaders into the Hall of Fame.

To become a Foundation member, to purchase induction celebration tickets or to become a sponsor, visit www.leadwithvision2018.com.

The Hall of Fame is supported by sponsors of the 2018 Induction Celebration:

• Leadership Speaker Sponsor: Ashley Furniture Industries
• Dinner Table Sponsor: Nourison Industries
• Inductee Video Sponsor: Surya
• Cocktail Sponsor: Restonic
• After Party Sponsor: Samson Holding Ltd.
• Future Leaders Executive Development Sponsor: City Furniture
• Celebration Sponsors: International Market Centers; Glen Raven/Sunbrella.; Markor International; Samson Holding Ltd.
• Leadership Video Sponsor: Coaster Fine Furniture
• Platinum Sponsors: AICO/Amini Innovation Corp.; Art Van Furniture; Berkshire Hathaway Furniture Companies; C. S. Wo & Sons; Christopher Guy; FEI Marketing; Furniture Marketing Group/Wells Fargo; Global Views; Haverty’s Furniture; Kane Furniture Corporation; Kathy Ireland Worldwide; La-Z-Boy Incorporated; Leggett & Platt, Inc.; Lifestyle; Loloi Rugs; ManWah; Natuzzi; Prestige Arts; Wayfair; and Wheroware
• Gold Sponsors: Culp Inc.; Emerald Home Furnishings; Jena Hall & Associates; Karen E. McNeill; Klaussner Furniture; L. & J. G. Stickley; Raymour & Flanigan; Tempur Sealy; Valdese Weavers; and Vanguard Furniture
• Silver Sponsors: American Leather; Bassett Furniture Industries; Best Home Furnishings; City Furniture; Coconis Furniture; Cory 1st Choice Home Delivery; Connie C. Lineberry & Associates; Flexsteel Industries, Inc.; FurnitureDealer.Net; Grand Home Furnishings; Hickory Furniture Mart; Hickory Springs Manufacturing; Home Furnishings Association; Home Inspirations Thomasville; Karastan Rugs; Lexington Home Brands; Malouf Sleep; Netsertive; New Classic Furniture; Phillips Collection; and Rooms to Go

More about American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation: Founded in 1988, the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation, Inc., is an international, industry-wide organization founded to preserve the home furnishings history and to celebrate exceptional individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the U.S. home furnishings industry. Membership includes eligibility to nominate candidates for consideration by the Selection Committee, and the opportunity to help preserve the history and heritage of the industry. As a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, 83 percent of all funds support our history and leadership programming. The organization is based in High Point, North Carolina, at 202 Neal Place, Suite 101, and can be reached at 336.882.5900.