Biography

David Walter Foster (born November 1, 1949) is a renowned Canadian musician, composer, arranger, record producer, and music executive who has achieved remarkable success. 

With an impressive collection of 16 Grammy Awards out of 47 nominations, Foster‘s contributions to the music industry have been recognized and celebrated. 

Over more than five decades, David Foster has transitioned from being a keyboardist for the pop group Skylark in the early 1970s to primarily focusing on composing and producing music.

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Full Name:	David Walter Foster
Stage Name:	David Foster
Born:	1 November 1949 (age 74 years old)
Place of Birth:	Victoria, Canada
Nationality:	Canadian
Education:	University of Southern California
Height:	1.82 m
Parents:	Eleanor Foster, Morry Foster
Siblings:	Jaymes Foster, Jeanie Foster, Ruth Foster, Marylou Foster, Maureen Foster
Spouse:	Katharine McPhee (m. 2019), Yolanda Hadid (m. 2011-2015), Linda Thompson (m. 1991-2005), Rebecca Dyer (m. 1982-1986), B.J. Cook (m. 1972-1981)
Girlfriend • Partner:	Selma Blair (2016), Christie Brinkley (2016-2017)
Children:	Sara Foster, Erin Foster, Amy S. Foster, Allison Jones Foster, Jordan Foster
Occupation:	Singer • Composer
Net Worth:	$150 million

Early Life & Education

David Foster, the renowned musical figure, was born in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, on November 1, 1949. He began playing the piano at four and had early musical talent. His parents, Eleanor Foster and Morry Foster, were music lovers. 

He grew up with his five siblings: Jaymes Foster, Jeanie Foster, Ruth Foster, Marylou Foster, and Maureen Foster. 

David Foster began his musical career at the Royal Conservatory of Music, then transferred to Mount Douglas Secondary School before graduating from the University of Southern California.

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Career

David Foster‘s music career lasted over 50 years, beginning in the early 1970s when he played keyboards for the pop band Skylark. He eventually moved his attention to creating and producing music, though.

David Foster has collaborated with an impressive array of talented artists throughout his illustrious career. His extensive list of collaborators includes renowned names such as Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Barbra Streisand, Andrea Bocelli, Josh Groban, and Michael Bublé.

David Foster‘s exceptional production skills have created some of the most successful albums in music history. Notable examples include Chicago 17, which achieved remarkable sales figures, Whitney Houston‘s iconic soundtrack album for The Bodyguard, and Celine Dion‘s highly acclaimed Falling into You.

David Foster‘s distinct musical style is exemplified by his use of richly layered instrumentation and impressive vocal performances, earning him recognition for his iconic “power ballads.” Additionally, he has made a significant impact in the music industry through his songwriting and production skills, responsible for creating numerous beloved hits such as Whitney Houston‘s “I Will Always Love You,” Mariah Carey‘s “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” and The Righteous Brothers‘ “Unchained Melody“.

David Foster‘s expertise goes beyond producing, as he has succeeded as a songwriter and arranger. He is recognized for his remarkable writing skills, with over 100 hit songs. Furthermore, his arrangements have been prominently showcased on albums by renowned musicians in the industry.

Awards & Nominations

Grammy Awards

• Won 16 awards
• Nominated 47 times

Academy Awards

• Nominated three times for Best Original Song:
• 1987 (The Karate Kid Part II’s “Glory of Love”)
• 1993 (The Bodyguard’s “I Have Nothing”)
• 1999 (Quest for Camelot’s “The Prayer”)

Academy Awards

• Nominated three times for Best Original Song:
• 1987 (The Karate Kid Part II’s “Glory of Love”)
• 1993 (The Bodyguard’s “I Have Nothing”)
• 1999 (Quest for Camelot’s “The Prayer”)

Primetime Emmy Awards

• Nominated four times:
• 2003 (Outstanding Music and Lyrics for The Concert for World Children’s Day)
• 2006 (Outstanding Music Direction for Andrea Bocelli: Amore Under the Desert Sky)
• 2010 (Outstanding Music Direction for Andrea Bocelli & David Foster: My Christmas)
• 2011 (Outstanding Music Direction for Hit Man: David Foster and Friends)

Social Media

• Twitter: @officialdfoster
• Facebook: David Foster Music
• Instagram: @davidfoster

Personal Life

David Foster, 74, a Canadian musician, songwriter, record producer, and arranger, has had five marriages and six children. At 20, he had his first child, Allison Jones Foster, in 1970. His first marriage was with singer and writer B.J. Cook, with whom he had a daughter named Amy S. Foster.

David Foster‘s second wife, Rebecca Dyer, and he got divorced in 1986. They gave birth to three daughters: Sara Foster, Erin Foster, and Jordan Foster. 

From 1991 to 1993, he married the actress Linda Thompson, although they were childless. He has three stepchildren, Gigi Hadid, Bella Hadid, and Anwar Hadid, from his fourth marriage to Yolanda Hadid. He is presently wed to singer Katharine McPhee.

David Foster was romantically linked with Christie Brinkley from 2016 to 2017 and had an encounter with Selma Blair in 2016.

Discography

• 1983 The Best of Me 
• 1986 David Foster 
• 1988 The Symphony Sessions 
• 1990 River of Love 
• 1991 Recordings 
• 1993 The Christmas Album 
• 1994 Love Lights the World 
• 2020 Eleven Words 
• 2022 Christmas Songs 

Net Worth

A multi-talented Canadian named David Foster has accumulated an astonishing net worth of almost $150 million. His broad skill set includes work as a musician, record producer, composer, performer, lyricist, and arranger, among other positions in the music business. 

Foster has received an incredible 16 Grammy Awards for his extraordinary talent and contributions to the music industry. David Foster cemented his position as one of history’s most talented and successful record producers with a long list of honours and accomplishments.