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David Foster

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Biography

David Walter Foster OC OBC (born November 1, 1949) is a Canadian record producer, composer, arranger, and musician. He has won 16 Grammy Awards from 47 nominations. His career began as a keyboardist for the pop group Skylark in the early 1970s before focusing largely on composing and production. Often in tandem with songwriter Diane Warren,[4] Foster has contributed to material for prominent music industry artists in various genres since then and is credited with production on over 40 pop hits on the Billboard Hot 100. He also chaired Verve Records from 2012 to 2016. Foster composed Boop! The Musical, which premiered in 2023 and debuted on Broadway; he was nominated for a Drama Desk Award for outstanding music.

Known For

Hit Man: David Foster & Friends

Hit Man: David Foster & Friends

2008

Andrea Bocelli - Vivere Live in Tuscany

Andrea Bocelli - Vivere Live in Tuscany

2007

Andrea Bocelli - Under the Desert Sky

Andrea Bocelli - Under the Desert Sky

2006

Gone South: How Canada Invented Hollywood

Gone South: How Canada Invented Hollywood

2014

Jackie Evancho: Dream With Me in Concert

Jackie Evancho: Dream With Me in Concert

2011

David Foster: Off the Record

David Foster: Off the Record

2019

The Concert For World Children's Day

The Concert For World Children's Day

2002

Rock-a-Die Baby

Rock-a-Die Baby

1975

Seal: Soundstage

Seal: Soundstage

2009

Andrea Bocelli: Love In Portofino

Andrea Bocelli: Love In Portofino

2013

Arista Records' 25th Anniversary Celebration

Arista Records' 25th Anniversary Celebration

2000

Letting Go

Letting Go

2012

Hit Man Returns - David Foster & Friends

Hit Man Returns - David Foster & Friends

2011

Hired Gun

Hired Gun

2017

Andrea Bocelli - Cinema

Andrea Bocelli - Cinema

2016

Andrea Bocelli 30: The Celebration

Andrea Bocelli 30: The Celebration

2024

Michael Bolton: This Is Michael Bolton

Michael Bolton: This Is Michael Bolton

1992

Katharine McPhee: Live on Soundstage

Katharine McPhee: Live on Soundstage

2018

Now More than Ever: The History of Chicago

Now More than Ever: The History of Chicago

2016

The Bodyguard

The Bodyguard

1992

Andrea Bocelli: Concerto - One Night In Central Park

Andrea Bocelli: Concerto - One Night In Central Park

2011

Tears Are Not Enough

Tears Are Not Enough

1985

Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives

Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives

2017

Disney Parks Unforgettable Christmas Celebration

Disney Parks Unforgettable Christmas Celebration

2015

Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade

Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade

2013

Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble

Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble

2020

Silent Night: A Song for the World

Silent Night: A Song for the World

2021

Intimate Portrait: Natalie Cole

Intimate Portrait: Natalie Cole

1999

Christmas with Andrea Bocelli & Friends: A Grammy Holiday Special

Christmas with Andrea Bocelli & Friends: A Grammy Holiday Special

2024

David Foster's EGGGPAA

David Foster's EGGGPAA

2022

Kenny Loggins: Conviction of the Heart

Kenny Loggins: Conviction of the Heart

2026

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration

2022

Diane Warren: Relentless

Diane Warren: Relentless

2025

Neil Sedaka: King of Song

Neil Sedaka: King of Song

2014

The View

The View

1997

Celebrity Duets

Celebrity Duets

2006

Soundstage

Soundstage

2003

Push, Nevada

Push, Nevada

2002

American Idol

American Idol

2002

Popstars (US)

Popstars (US)

2001

The Masked Singer

The Masked Singer

2019

The Masked Singer

The Masked Singer

2019

Popstars

Popstars

2001

Behind the Music

Behind the Music

1997

The Princes of Malibu

The Princes of Malibu

2005

Dr. Phil

Dr. Phil

2002

Asia's Got Talent

Asia's Got Talent

2015

LIVE with Kelly and Mark

LIVE with Kelly and Mark

1988

Keeping Up with the Kardashians

Keeping Up with the Kardashians

2007

The Jennifer Hudson Show

The Jennifer Hudson Show

2022

Great Performances

Great Performances

1971

Celebrity Family Feud

Celebrity Family Feud

2015

People's Choice Awards

People's Choice Awards

1975