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David Foster Net Worth: How Rich is The Musician in 2022?

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3 years ago

February 28, 2022

Foster is a Canadian musician, composer, arranger, record producer, and music executive who is best known for his studio albums and many collaborations. The David Foster net worth figure is roughly $150 million as of 2022.

david foster performs at the saint john's health center foundation gala — BEVERLY HILLS, CA – OCTOBER 20: David Foster performs onstage at the Saint John’s Health Center Foundation Gala at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on October 20, 2018 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Lester Cohen/Getty Images for Saint John’s Health Center Foundation)

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Early Life and Bio

Full Name	David Walter Foster
Birth Date / Age	November 1, 1949 / 72 Years Old
Birth Place	Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Source of Wealth	Singing / Executive
Relationship Status	Married To Katharine McPhee
Height	5 ft. 11 in. / 180.4 cm.
Net Worth	$150 Million

David Walter Foster was born in November of 1949 in Victoria, British Columbia to parents Maurice (Maury) and Eleanor May (Vantreight). His father worked in an office, while his mother was a homemaker.

Meanwhile, Foster has a total of five sisters by the names of Jeanie, Marylou, Maureen, Ruth, and Jaymes.

Impressively, Foster enrolled in the University of Washington music program when he was just 13 years old. Two years later, he auditioned to head the band in a nightclub owned by jazz musician Tommy Banks in Edmonton.

One year later, he jumped in a backup band for Chuck Berry. In 1974, Foster moved out to Los Angeles with his band called Skylark.

david foster receives a special tribute award in 2019 — TORONTO, ONTARIO – SEPTEMBER 09: David Foster receives a Special Tribute Award during the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival TIFF Tribute Gala at The Fairmont Royal York Hotel on September 09, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for TIFF )

David Foster Net Worth and Career

In 1973, Foster’s band song Wildflower was a top 10 hit, marking his first breakthrough. By now, he has sold over 500 million copies of his music worldwide.

Additionally, Foster has won 16 Grammy Awards, as well as an Emmy, a Golden Globe, and three Oscar nominations for Song of the Year.

Also, he has produced albums for mega-stars like Mary J. Blige, Josh Groben, Michael Buble, Bryan Adams, and Renee Olstead. Foster produced tracks for the likes of Whitney Houston, Kenny Rogers, Celine Dion, Dolly Parton, and Rod Stewart.

Notably, Foster is a music executive who chaired Verve Records from 2012 to 2016.

Prior to that, the artist signed a deal with Warner Brothers that allowed him to set up his own boutique label, 143 Records, as a joint venture with the company. Later, Foster sold the label back to Warner and became a senior vice president at the corporation.

Foster has appeared on television many times throughout the years as well. Notably, popping up on The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Asia’s Got Talent, The Masked Singer, and The View.

David Foster Instagram and Twitter

Currently, the entertainer possesses 401 thousand Instagram followers. To go along with that, Foster has just under 97 thousand followers on his Twitter account. Those are the only two social media platforms that Foster is a part of.

Head over to @katharinemcphee’s twitter right now for my live Q&A takeover at 5pm PT/8pm ET to talk all things #DavidOffTheRecord. Use the hashtag #AskDavid! See you there!
— officialdfoster (@officialdfoster) July 2, 2020

Personal Life

As of 2022, Foster has been married five different times. He has five daughters, a son, to go along with seven grandchildren. Currently, he and singer, songwriter, and actress Katharine McPhee are happily married.

Shockingly, Foster’s car struck actor and dancer Ben Vereen on the Pacific Coast Highway. Vereen was critically injured but ended up fully recovering after extensive rehabilitation.

Interestingly, Foster’s sister Jaymes is the mother of Clay Aiken’s son, Parker Foster Aiken. Furthermore, he is a cousin of race car driver Billy Foster.

David Foster Net Worth

The David Foster net worth figure of $150 million has been amassed over the last five-plus decades. Moreover, the entertainer has had a lengthy, successful career within the music industry.

He is well-versed, having composed, written, produced, and supervised music throughout his career. Working with many of the world’s top artists, Foster has garnered a name for himself to go along with his massive net worth.

David Foster FAQ

How rich is David Foster?

As of March 2022, the musician is worth roughly $150 million. Foster has produced for some of the biggest artists in the world such as Madonna, Celine Dion, Michael Jackson, and Whitney Houston.

How many times has David Foster been married?

Actually, Foster has been married five times in total. Currently, he’s married to entertainer Katharine McPhee. His past marriages include B.J. Cook, Rebecca Dyer, Linda Thompson, and Yolanda Hadid.