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David Foster is a Canadian musician, record producer, composer, songwriter, and arranger.
Grammy Awards [ edit ]
The Grammy Awards are awarded annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences in the United States for outstanding achievements in the record industry. Foster has won 16 awards from 47 nominations.
Year
Role
Nominated work
Performer(s)
Award
Result
Ref.
1980
Writer
"After the Love Has Gone "
Earth, Wind & Fire
Song of the Year
Nominated
Writer
Best Rhythm & Blues Song
Won
Arranger
Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s)
Nominated
1981
Writer
Urban Cowboy: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Various artists
Best Album of Original Score Written for a Motion Picture or a Television Special
Nominated
1983
Producer
Dreamgirls: Original Broadway Cast Album
Various artists
Best Cast Show Album
Won
Producer
—
—
Producer of the Year, Non-Classical
Nominated
1984
Producer
"Mornin'"
Al Jarreau
Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s)
Nominated
1985
Producer
"Hard Habit to Break "
Chicago
Record of the Year
Nominated
Producer
Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s)
Won
Arranger
Best Vocal Arrangement for Two or More Voices
Nominated
Arranger
"What About Me? "
Kenny Rogers
Nominated
Writer
Ghostbusters: Original Soundtrack Album
Various artists
Best Album of Original Score Written for a Motion Picture or a Television Special
Nominated
Producer
—
—
Producer of the Year, Non-Classical
Won
1986
Producer
We Are the World
Various artists
Album of the Year
Nominated
Producer
"Through the Fire "
Chaka Khan
Best Rhythm & Blues Song
Nominated
Producer
Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s)
Nominated
Performer
"Love Theme from St. Elmo's Fire"
David Foster
Best Pop Instrumental Performance
Nominated
Writer
Best Instrumental Composition
Nominated
Writer
St. Elmo's Fire: Music From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Various artists
Best Album of Original Score Written for a Motion Picture or a Television Special
Nominated
Producer
—
—
Producer of the Year, Non-Classical
Nominated
1987
Performer
David Foster
David Foster
Best Pop Instrumental Performance
Nominated
Arranger
"Somewhere "
Barbra Streisand
Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s)
Won
Producer
—
—
Producer of the Year, Non-Classical
Nominated
1989
Writer
"Winter Games"
David Foster
Best Instrumental Composition
Nominated
Performer
The Symphony Sessions
David Foster
Best Performance Music Video
Nominated
1992
Producer
"Unforgettable "
Natalie Cole and Nat King Cole
Record of the Year
Won
Producer
Unforgettable… with Love
Natalie Cole
Album of the Year
Won
Producer
—
—
Producer of the Year, Non-Classical
Won
1994
Producer
"I Will Always Love You "
Whitney Houston
Record of the Year
Won
Producer
The Bodyguard: Original Soundtrack Album
Various artists
Album of the Year
Won
Writer
"I Have Nothing "
Whitney Houston
Best Song Written Specifically for a Motion Picture or Television
Nominated
Arranger
Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s)
Nominated
Arranger
"When I Fall in Love "
Celine Dion and Clive Griffin
Won
Arranger
"Some Enchanted Evening "
Barbra Streisand
Nominated
Producer
—
—
Producer of the Year, Non-Classical
Won
1996
Producer
HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I
Michael Jackson
Album of the Year
Nominated
[1]
1997
Producer
"Because You Loved Me "
Celine Dion
Record of the Year
Nominated
[2]
Producer
Falling into You
Celine Dion
Album of the Year
Won
[2]
Arranger
"When I Fall in Love "
Natalie Cole and Nat King Cole
Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s)
Won
[3]
Producer
—
—
Producer of the Year, Non-Classical
Nominated
[3]
2000
Arranger
"The Prayer "
Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli
Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s)
Nominated
[4]
2005
Arranger
"Summertime "
Renee Olstead
Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s)
Nominated
[5]
2006
Producer
It's Time
Michael Bublé
Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album
Nominated
Arranger
"Can't Buy Me Love "
Michael Bublé
Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s)
Nominated
[6]
2008
Producer
Call Me Irresponsible
Michael Bublé
Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album
Won
2010
Arranger
"A Change Is Gonna Come "
Seal
Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s)
Nominated
[7]
2011
Producer
Crazy Love
Michael Bublé
Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album
Won
Academy Award [ edit ]
Academy Awards , also known as the Oscars, are awarded annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) to recognize excellence of professionals in the film industry , including directors, actors, and writers.
Golden Globe Award [ edit ]
Golden Globe Awards are awarded annually by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) to recognize excellence in film and television , both domestic and foreign.
References [ edit ]