David Foster is a Canadian musician, record producer, composer, songwriter, and arranger.
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 | {{nom}} | |
| Writer | Best Rhythm & Blues Song | {{won}} | |
| Arranger | Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s) | {{nom}} | |
| 1981 | Writer | Urban Cowboy: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack | Various artists | Best Album of Original Score Written for a Motion Picture or a Television Special | {{nom}} | |
| 1983 | Producer | Original Broadway Cast Album | Various artists | Best Cast Show Album | {{won}} | |
| Producer | — | — | Producer of the Year, Non-Classical | {{nom}} | |
| 1984 | Producer | "Mornin'" | Al Jarreau | Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s) | {{nom}} | |
| 1985 | Producer | "Hard Habit to Break" | Chicago | Record of the Year | {{nom}} | |
| Producer | Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s) | {{won}} | |
| Arranger | Best Vocal Arrangement for Two or More Voices | {{nom}} | |
| Arranger | "What About Me?" | Kenny Rogers | {{nom}} | |
| Writer | Ghostbusters: Original Soundtrack Album | Various artists | Best Album of Original Score Written for a Motion Picture or a Television Special | {{nom}} | |
| Producer | — | — | Producer of the Year, Non-Classical | {{won}} | |
| 1986 | Producer | We Are the World | Various artists | Album of the Year | {{nom}} | |
| Producer | "Through the Fire" | Chaka Khan | Best Rhythm & Blues Song | {{nom}} | |
| Producer | Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s) | {{nom}} | |
| Performer | "Love Theme from St. Elmo's Fire" | David Foster | Best Pop Instrumental Performance | {{nom}} | |
| Writer | Best Instrumental Composition | {{nom}} | |
| 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 | {{nom}} | |
| Producer | — | — | Producer of the Year, Non-Classical | {{nom}} | |
| 1987 | Performer | David Foster | David Foster | Best Pop Instrumental Performance | {{nom}} | |
| Arranger | "Somewhere" | Barbra Streisand | Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s) | {{won}} | |
| Producer | — | — | Producer of the Year, Non-Classical | {{nom}} | |
| 1989 | Writer | "Winter Games" | David Foster | Best Instrumental Composition | {{nom}} | |
| Performer | The Symphony Sessions | David Foster | Best Performance Music Video | {{nom}} | |
| 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 | 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 | {{nom}} | |
| Arranger | Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s) | {{nom}} | |
| Arranger | "When I Fall in Love" | Celine Dion and Clive Griffin | {{won}} | |
| Arranger | "Some Enchanted Evening" | Barbra Streisand | {{nom}} | |
| Producer | — | — | Producer of the Year, Non-Classical | {{won}} | |
| 1996 | Producer | Past, Present and Future, Book I | Michael Jackson | Album of the Year | {{nom}} | [1] |
| 1997 | Producer | "Because You Loved Me" | Celine Dion | Record of the Year | {{nom}} | [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}} | [4] |
| Producer | — | — | Producer of the Year, Non-Classical | {{nom}} | [3] |
| 2000 | Arranger | "The Prayer" | Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli | Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s) | {{nom}} | [4] |
| 2005 | Arranger | "Summertime" | Renee Olstead | Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s) | {{nom}} | [5] |
| 2006 | Producer | It's Time | Michael Bublé | Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album | {{nom}} | |
| Arranger | "Can't Buy Me Love" | Michael Bublé | Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s) | {{nom}} | [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) | {{nom}} | [7] |
| 2011 | Producer | Crazy Love | Michael Bublé | Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album | {{won}} | |
Academy Awards, also known as the Oscar, 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 Awards is awarded annually by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) to recognize excellence in film and television, both domestic and foreign.
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5. ^[https://www.usatoday.com/life/music/news/2004-12-07-grammy-nominee-list_x.htm Grammy Award nominees in top categories]
6. ^[https://www.usatoday.com/life/music/awards/grammys/2005-12-08-grammy-list-nominations_x.htm Complete list of Grammy Award nominations]
7. ^David Foster eager to add to Grammy haul