Nathan Paul Chapman is an American record producer, best known for his work with American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. His first production credit was on her debut album Taylor Swift (2006); he served similar roles for her following releases Fearless (2008), Speak Now (2010), Red (2012) and 1989 (2014).
Chapman is a 2001 graduate of Lee University. At the 52nd Grammy Awards in 2010, Chapman won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year for working as a co-producer on Swift's album Fearless and he won the same award at the 58th Grammy Awards in 2016 for co-producing Swift's album 1989.
Other acts for whom Chapman has produced include Kylie Minogue, Martina McBride, The Band Perry, Jypsi, Point of Grace, Keith Urban, Krystall Keith, Shania Twain, Lady A, Electra Mustaine, Madeline Merlo, Jordana Bryant, Tenille Arts, and Jimmy Wayne. In addition to his production work, Chapman is a session musician who plays guitar, banjo, and mandolin.
Awards and nominations Year Association Category Result 2008Academy of Country Music Album of the Year – Taylor Swift, Taylor Swift2009Producer of the YearAlbum of the Year – Taylor Swift, FearlessCountry Music AssociationAmerican Music AwardsFavorite Country Album – Taylor Swift, Fearless2010Grammy AwardsAlbum of the Year – Taylor Swift, FearlessRecord of the Year – Taylor Swift, "You Belong with Me"Best Country Album – Taylor Swift, FearlessAcademy of Country MusicProducer of the Year2011Album of the Year – Taylor Swift, Speak NowProducer of the YearDove AwardsBest Country Album – Point of Grace, No Changin' UsBest Holiday Album – Point of Grace, Home for the Holidays2014Grammy AwardsAlbum of the Year – Taylor Swift, Red2016Album of the Year – Taylor Swift, 1989
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