List of awards and nominations received by David Foster

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David Foster is a Canadian musician, record producer, composer, songwriter, and arranger.

Grammy Awards[]

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[]

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.

Year Role Nominated work Performer(s) Award Result Ref.
1986 Writer "Glory of Love" from The Karate Kid, Part II Peter Cetera Best Original Song Nominated
1992 Writer "I Have Nothing" from The Bodyguard Whitney Houston Best Original Song Nominated
1998 Writer "The Prayer" from Quest for Camelot Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli Best Original Song Nominated

Golden Globe Award[]

Golden Globe Awards are awarded annually by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) to recognize excellence in film and television, both domestic and foreign.

Year Role Nominated work Performer(s) Award Result Ref.
1986 Writer "Glory of Love" from The Karate Kid, Part II Peter Cetera Best Original Song Nominated
1987 Writer "The Secret of My Success" from The Secret of My Success Night Ranger Best Original Song Nominated
1998 Writer "The Prayer" from Quest for Camelot Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli Best Original Song Won

References[]

  1. ^ THE 38TH ANNUAL GRAMMY NOMINATIONS : The Complete List of Nominees
  2. ^ a b The Complete List of Nominees
  3. ^ a b The Complete List of Nominees
  4. ^ The 42nd Annual Grammy Awards Will Be Handed
  5. ^ Grammy Award nominees in top categories
  6. ^ Complete list of Grammy Award nominations
  7. ^ David Foster eager to add to Grammy haul
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