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David Foster is the ultimate Hit Man. Producer, songwriter, TV host, discoverer of talent, noted author, hit maker and record company executive – and an artist whose influence in some of the biggest names in the music business is without precedent. He’s the man with a magic touch. And he’s just getting started… he has been an integral part of the biggest and best talents in the music industry including Celine Dion, Barbra Streisand, Whitney Houston, Andrea Bocelli, Chicago, Michael Bublé, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Josh Groban, Earth Wind & Fire, N’Sync, The Corrs, Natalie Cole, Kenny Loggins, Kenny Rogers, Chaka Khan, The Tubes, All 4 One, Michael Bolton, Brandy and a few thousand more.
In between writing and producing a stunning number of hits throughout the last four decades, the 16-time GRAMMY winner and three-time Oscar nominee returns with what may be his greatest role yet as maestro of ceremonies for the now legendary HITMAN David Foster & Friends franchise – concerts, DVD’s, CDs and Great Performances Specials. The first HITMAN: David Foster & Friends Great Performances show became the highest rated pledge show of the decade and was viewed by
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David Foster is the ultimate Hit Man. Producer, songwriter, TV host, discoverer of talent, noted author, hit maker and record company executive – and an artist whose influence in some of the biggest names in the music business is without precedent. He’s the man with a magic touch. And he’s just getting started… he has been an integral part of the biggest and best talents in the music industry including Celine Dion, Barbra Streisand, Whitney Houston, Andrea Bocelli, Chicago, Michael Bublé, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Josh Groban, Earth Wind & Fire, N’Sync, The Corrs, Natalie Cole, Kenny Loggins, Kenny Rogers, Chaka Khan, The Tubes, All 4 One, Michael Bolton, Brandy and a few thousand more.
In between writing and producing a stunning number of hits throughout the last four decades, the 16-time GRAMMY winner and three-time Oscar nominee returns with what may be his greatest role yet as maestro of ceremonies for the now legendary HITMAN David Foster & Friends franchise – concerts, DVD’s, CDs and Great Performances Specials. The first HITMAN: David Foster & Friends Great Performances show became the highest rated pledge show of the decade and was viewed by millions of fans in unprecedented numbers.
“I finally got out of the studio after all this time”, reveals Foster… but luckily not for good. In between Foster & Friends, he continues to produce some of the great voices of our time including recent stints with Michael Bublé, Seal, Andrea Bocelli, Jackie Evancho, Whitney Houston and “Glee” artist Charice.
Foster is responsible for producing world famous hits such as Celine Dion’s “The Power of Love,” “Because You Loved Me” and “All By Myself”, Natalie Cole’s “Unforgettable”, Brandy’s “Have You Ever”, All 4 One’s “I Swear”, Toni Braxton’s “Unbreak My Heart”, Madonna’s “You’ll See”, Michael Jackson’s “Earth Song”, Barbra Streisand’s duet with Bryan Adams “I Finally Found Someone” and “Music of My Heart” by Gloria Estefan with N’Sync. He also produced Streisand’s “Back to Broadway” album, Michael Bolton’s “Timeless (The Classics)”, Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You”, “I Have Nothing” and “Run To You” for “The Bodyguard” soundtrack. Foster discovered, signed and produced Josh Groban and Canadian singing sensation and Grammy winner Michael Bublé who has sold over 25 million CDs worldwide.
In 2010, he discovered, signed and executive produced YouTube singing sensation Charice’s debut CD and produced Katherine Jenkins’ CD “Believe”. In 2011, he produced 10-year-old America’s Got Talent star Jackie Evancho.
Foster is currently writing a Broadway musical about “Betty Boop”.