Andrew Watt facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Andrew Watt
Background information
Birth name	Andrew Wotman
Also known as	Watt
Born	(1990-10-20) October 20, 1990 (age 34) New York City, U.S.
Origin	Great Neck, New York, U.S.
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Genres	Rock
Occupation(s)	Record producer singer songwriter
Instruments	Guitar keyboards drums vocals bass
Years active	2007–present
Labels	John Varvatos Records Republic
Associated acts	Miley Cyrus 5 Seconds of Summer California Breed Post Malone Eddie Vedder Iggy Pop Ozzy Osbourne

Andrew Wotman (born October 20, 1990), known by his professional name Andrew Watt, is an American musician, songwriter, and record producer. As a producer, he helps other artists create and record their music. He has worked with some of the biggest names in music, including Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, Post Malone, Miley Cyrus, and the Rolling Stones.

Watt is a two-time Grammy Award winner. In 2021, he won the special award for Producer of the Year. He was also nominated for an Academy Award in 2025 for co-writing the song "Never Too Late" with Elton John and Brandi Carlile.

Besides producing, Watt is a talented guitarist. He plays guitar for the Earthlings, which is the backing band for Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam during his solo shows.

Musical Journey

Early Life and First Bands

Andrew Watt grew up in Great Neck, New York, which is close to Manhattan. This allowed him to be near the city's exciting music scene. His first jobs in the music world were playing guitar for artists like Jared Evan, Cody Simpson, and Justin Bieber.

In 2013, Watt helped form the rock band California Breed. He played guitar in the group alongside famous musicians Glenn Hughes from Deep Purple and Jason Bonham.

Two years later, in 2015, Watt released his own collection of songs called an EP, titled Ghost In My Head. The main song from the EP became popular, reaching number 30 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart.

Andrew Watt singing as a special guest at a tribute concert for Ray Manzarek of The Doors.

Becoming a Famous Producer

After his early success as a musician, Watt became well-known for his work as a record producer. He has a talent for helping artists shape their sound and create hit albums.

In 2020, he produced the album Ordinary Man for rock legend Ozzy Osbourne. This project helped him win the Grammy Award for Producer of the Year in 2021.

Watt has also worked closely with Eddie Vedder, the lead singer of Pearl Jam. He produced Vedder's 2022 solo album, Earthling. Since 2022, Watt has been the guitarist in Vedder's solo touring band, the Earthlings.

His work in rock music continued with other legends. In 2023, he produced Every Loser, the nineteenth album by Iggy Pop. That same year, he produced and co-wrote three songs on Hackney Diamonds, the 26th album by the Rolling Stones. In 2024, he produced Pearl Jam's album, Dark Matter.

Working with Famous Artists

Andrew Watt has written and produced songs for many popular artists across different music styles. Here are some of his most famous collaborations:

• Justin Bieber: Watt worked on the songs "Let Me Love You" and "Peaches".
• Camila Cabello: He co-wrote her huge hit "Havana" and the popular song "Señorita" with Shawn Mendes.
• Post Malone: Watt has been a longtime partner for Post Malone, working on songs like "Stay" and "Take What You Want".
• Miley Cyrus: He produced most of her rock-inspired album Plastic Hearts, including the song "Midnight Sky".
• 5 Seconds of Summer: He helped the band create their hit song "Youngblood".
• Dua Lipa: Watt co-wrote her popular song "Break My Heart".
• Elton John: He worked with the music legend on several songs, including "Hold Me Closer" with Britney Spears.
• Lady Gaga: Watt was a key producer on her 2025 album Mayhem, including the song "Die with a Smile" with Bruno Mars.

Awards and Nominations

Andrew Watt has received many awards for his work as a producer and songwriter.

See also

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