Michael Omartian Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
Michael Omartian (born November 26, 1945) is an American singer-songwriter, keyboardist, and music producer. He has been a participant in numerous albums, during a career that has spanned over 38 years. As a producer, he has had No. 1 records in three consecutive decades. He is a multiple Grammy Award winner, including a Grammy for keyboardist of the year and producer of the year. He spent five years on the A&R staff of ABC/Dunhill Records, as a producer, artist and arranger. He was subsequently hired by Warner Bros. Records as a producer and A&R staff member. Michael moved from Los Angeles to Nashville in 1993, where he served on the Board of Governors of the Recording Academy and has helped to shape the curriculum for the first Master’s Degree program in the field of Music Business at Belmont University.Michael has produced albums for several artists including Clint Black, Michael Bolton, Debby Boone, Steve Camp, Peter Cetera, Christopher Cross, Joe "Bean" Esposito, Amy Grant, Benny Hester, Whitney Houston, The Imperials, The Jacksons, Cliff Richard, Rod Stewart, Donna Summer, and Trisha Yearwood. In 1985 Michael Omartian, along with Quincy Jones, co-produced the No. 1 hit "We Are the World" by a supergroup of popular musicians billed as USA for Africa.
arranger: "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing", "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen", "Carol of the Bells" / performer: "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing", "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen", "Carol of the Bells"
Sarah G Live
2012
TV Series writer - 1 episode
20 to 1
2010-2011
TV Series documentary writer - 3 episodes
The Singing Bee
2007
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Ugly Betty
2006
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Idol
2005
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Deutschland sucht den Superstar
2002
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Man on the Moon
1999
writer: "One More Song for You" 1979 - as Michael O'Martian
The Simpsons
1999
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Anastasia
1997
producer: "Once Upon A December"
Frankie Starlight
1995
producer: "From My Window"
Something to Talk About
1995
producer: "Where Angels Live"
Biography
1995
TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode
Maverick
1994
performer: "Amazing Grace"
Married with Children
1990-1993
TV Series music - 3 episodes
Get a Life
1992
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Russkies
1987
"We Can Have It All"
Maximum Potential
1987
Video writer: "Do You Remember Me"
Women in Rock
1986
Video documentary writer: "She Works Hard for the Money"
The Karate Kid Part II
1986
producer: "Glory of Love Theme from The Karate Kid Part II"
Perfect
1985
producer: " Closest Thing To Perfect", "Shock Me" / writer: " Closest Thing To Perfect"
We Are The World: The Story Behind The Song
1985
TV Movie documentary "We Are the World", uncredited / arranger: "We Are the World" - uncredited / producer: "We Are the World" - uncredited
New American Bandstand 1965
1984
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Splash
1984
writer: "She Works Hard for the Money"
The Two Ronnies
1984
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Automan
1983
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Top of the Pops
1983
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Knight Rider
1983
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Donna Summer: A Hot Summer Night
1983
TV Movie writer: "Unconditional Love", "Woman", "She Works Hard For the Money"
Arthur
1981
producer: "Arthur's Theme Best That You Can Do"
Inside Moves
1980
lyrics: "It's Your Move" / music: "It's Your Move"
Rock Concert
1979
TV Series writer - 1 episode
FM
1978
"Hollywood"
Music Department
Title
Year
Status
Character
Last Ounce of Courage
2012
conductor / music producer
We Are The World: The Story Behind The Song
1985
TV Movie documentary musician: keyboards - uncredited