Nathan Chapman is an American record producer who works in the field of country music. He is known primarily for working with Taylor Swift, having produced her albums Taylor Swift, Fearless , Speak Now, Red and 1989. The former was also the first album that he produced.[1] He is a 2001 graduate of Lee University.[2]
At the 52nd Grammy Awards in 2010, Chapman won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year.[3] Other acts for whom Chapman has produced include Jypsi, Jimmy Wayne and The Band Perry.[4] In addition to his production work, Chapman is a session musician who plays guitar, banjo and mandolin.[4]
Awards and nominations[]
Year | Association | Category | Result[4] |
---|---|---|---|
2008 | Academy of Country Music | Album of the Year — Taylor Swift | Nominated |
2009 | Producer of the Year | Nominated | |
Album of the Year — Fearless | Won | ||
Country Music Association | Won | ||
American Music Awards | Favorite Country Album — Fearless | Won | |
2010 | Grammy Awards | Record of the Year — "You Belong with Me" | Nominated |
Country Album of the Year — Fearless | Won | ||
Album of the Year — Fearless | Won | ||
Academy of Country Music | Producer of the Year | Nominated |
References[]
- ↑ Morris, Edward (1 December 2006). "When She Thinks "Tim McGraw," Taylor Swift Savors Payoff". CMT. http://www.cmt.com/news/country-music/1546980/when-she-thinks-tim-mcgraw-taylor-swift-savors-payoff.jhtml. Retrieved 22 July 2010.
- ↑ Harbin, Beth (9 December 2009). "Lee Alumnus Nathan Chapman Stands Out In The Country Music Business". The Chattanoogan. http://www.chattanoogan.com/articles/article_164648.asp. Retrieved 22 July 2010.
- ↑ "52nd Grammy Awards". Grammy.com. http://www.grammy.com/nominees?category=67. Retrieved 22 July 2010.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Credits". Nathan Chapman website. http://www.nathanchapman.com/credits.html. Retrieved 22 July 2010.