2012 Grammy Nominations: Ryan Tedder of OneRepublic up for Producer of the Year

Dave Herrera | December 1, 2011 | 10:00am

While

Ryan Tedder

has garnered his share of acclaim fronting his band,

OneRepublic

, he's earned just as many accolades as a songwriter, penning tunes for a parade of pop stars including

Kelly Clarkson

Beyoncé

Carrie Underwood

Natasha Bedingfield

Jordan Sparks

Leona Lewis

Gym Class Heroes

and

Adele

. That last artist just received six

Grammy nominations

, including one for

, an album Tedder (also among

those nominated for Grammy last night

) contributed to, which earned a nod for Album of the Year.

Beyond his songwriting efforts, though, Tedder, who lives and owns a private studio in Denver, is also an active producer. As such, this year, he's earned a Grammy nomination as Producer of the Year, Non-Classical. Tedder is in contention for a statue against Danger Mouse, Paul Epworth, the Smeezingtons (for, among tunes, Far East Movment's "Rocketeer" a song featuring Tedder) and Butch Vig for the songs posted below.

Colbie Caillat - Brighter Than The Sun