Nathan Paul Chapmanis an Americanrecord producerwho works in the field ofcountry music.He is best known for his work with American singer-songwriterTaylor Swiftduring the earlier portion of her career. His first production credit was on her debut albumTaylor Swift(2006); he served similar roles for her following releasesFearless(2008),Speak Now(2010),Red(2012) and1989(2014).[2]
Nathan Chapman | |
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| Birth name | Nathan Paul Chapman[1] |
| Origin | Nashville,Tennessee,U.S. |
| Genres | Country |
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| Years active | 2006–present |
Chapman is a 2001 graduate ofLee University.[3]At the52nd Grammy Awardsin 2010, Chapman won theGrammy Award for Album of the Yearfor working as a co-producer on Swift's albumFearlessand he won the same award at the58th Grammy Awardsin 2016 for co-producing Swift's album1989.[4]He also co-produced the song "This Love"on the album1989,it was his first time co-producing apopsong.
Other acts for whom Chapman has produced includeKylie Minogue,Martina McBride,The Band Perry,Jypsi,Point of Grace,Keith Urban,Krystall Keith,Shania Twain,Lady A,Electra Mustaine,Madeline Merlo,Tenille Arts,andJimmy Wayne.[5][6]In addition to his production work, Chapman is a session musician who plays guitar,banjo,andmandolin.[5]
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Association | Category | Result[5] |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Academy of Country Music | Album of the Year – Taylor Swift,Taylor Swift | Nominated |
| 2009 | Producer of the Year | Nominated | |
| Album of the Year – Taylor Swift,Fearless | Won | ||
| Country Music Association | Won | ||
| American Music Awards | Favorite Country Album – Taylor Swift,Fearless | Won | |
| 2010 | Grammy Awards | Album of the Year – Taylor Swift,Fearless | Won |
| Record of the Year – Taylor Swift, "You Belong with Me" | Nominated | ||
| Best Country Album – Taylor Swift,Fearless | Won | ||
| Academy of Country Music | Producer of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2011 | Album of the Year – Taylor Swift,Speak Now | Nominated | |
| Producer of the Year | Nominated | ||
| Dove Awards | Best Country Album –Point of Grace,No Changin' Us | Won | |
| Best Holiday Album – Point of Grace,Home for the Holidays | Won | ||
| 2014 | Grammy Awards | Album of the Year – Taylor Swift,Red | Nominated |
| 2016 | Album of the Year – Taylor Swift,1989 | Won |
References
edit- ^https://www.ascap.com/repertory#/ace/search/workID/332942213
- ^Morris, Edward (December 1, 2006)."When She Thinks" Tim McGraw, "Taylor Swift Savors Payoff".CMT.Archived fromthe originalon December 8, 2009.RetrievedJuly 22,2010.
- ^Harbin, Beth (December 9, 2009)."Lee Alumnus Nathan Chapman Stands Out in the Country Music Business".The Chattanoogan.Archived fromthe originalon January 2, 2013.RetrievedJuly 22,2010.
- ^"52nd Grammy Awards".Grammy.com.RetrievedJuly 22,2010.
- ^abc"Credits".Nathan Chapman website.Archived fromthe originalon February 26, 2009.RetrievedJuly 22,2010.
- ^"Shania Twain Returns To Country Songs Chart".Billboard.June 20, 2011.RetrievedJune 20,2011.
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