David Foster is an award-winning musician, composer and producer with 16 GRAMMY(r) Awards to his name. His collaborations include work with iconic artists like Michael Jackson, Madonna and Celine Dion; additionally he is well known for his film and television work.
He has composed songs for films such as St. Elmo’s Fire and The Bodyguard. Additionally, his voice can be heard in many Broadway shows.
He is a 16-time GRAMMY® Award-winning composer/producer
Foster has garnered widespread acclaim as an artist producer with hit songs and gold and platinum albums for Barbra Streisand, Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Rod Stewart, Earth Wind & Fire Dolly Parton Chicago. Foster has become known for his keen ability to identify talent; this skill he used to launch Celine Dion and Burnaby native Michael Buble into fame while simultaneously mentoring classically trained artists like Josh Groban and Andrea Bocelli into cross-over stardom.
Foster is currently developing his one-man show Boop to showcase his life and career. This project should launch sometime during the second half of 2017.
CultureShift’s Ryan Patrick Hooper chats with GRAMMY-winning composer/producer David Foster about his work on the soundtrack for St. Elmo’s Fire film as well as writing musical for Betty Boop musical he is writing now. You can watch or listen to this episode below!
He is a judge on Asia’s Got Talent
Foster is an internationally acclaimed musician, producer, and songwriter who has written hit songs for superstar artists like Celine Dion, Michael Jackson and Barbra Streisand – earning 16 Grammy awards along the way. Additionally he has made appearances on reality TV shows like Princes of Malibu and Real Housewives of Beverly Hills as a composer or performer.
Since 2015, Foster has served as a judge on Asia’s Got Talent and become known for spotting new talent. Recently he collaborated with Broadway star Katharine McPhee for their intimate show An Intimate Evening With David Foster & Katharine McPhee that has garnered widespread acclaim and sold out arenas worldwide.
As one of the premier talent scouts, he is well known for spotting emerging artists and helping them break into the music industry. He is currently working on a musical about Betty Boop from animated cartoon series and has produced albums for artists worldwide.
He is a Global Grand Brand Ambassador for AirAsia
David Foster is best-known for writing songs for megastar artists and hosting TV show. However, he has also found great success performing on concert stages – both as an artist himself and hosting PBS specials such as Great Performances or David Foster and Friends.
David Foster quickly rose to prominence after appearing as a judge on Asia’s Got Talent as a judge, drawing attention for his ability to recognize new talent and his dedication as a philanthropist – creating the David Foster Foundation and supporting over 400 charities through it.
Foster is currently writing the music for a Broadway musical featuring iconic cartoon character Betty Boop. He feels that Broadway allows him to express his talents as a composer, storyteller and producer more freely than other forms of music. This project will be directed by Tony Award-winning director Jerry Mitchell and should premiere by 2019.
He is a best-selling author
David Foster will join Katharine McPhee for an intimate show featuring songs from Chicago, Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, Josh Groban and Michael Buble as well as songs from American Idol, Smash and Waitress plus their favorites that they both cherish.
Foster is well known as both an established musician and best-selling author, penning Hit Man, which chronicles his experience as one of music’s top producers.
At Virginia Commonwealth University, he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in music. There, he studied piano with Donald Bick and former National Symphony Orchestra percussionist Fred Begun, respectively. Now living on a horse farm near Richmond with his wife and two children – enjoying reading and working daily crossword puzzles along the way! Also an active philanthropist, David founded The David Foster Foundation which provides financial support for families of children in need of major organ transplants.