Famed musical showman, producer and songwriter David Foster and some of his talented friends will be embarking on a l0-city tour of "David Foster and Friends" starting in Chicago on October 21st, including stops in New York, Boston, LA, Vancouver, Miami and other markets, it was confirmed today by Warner Bros. Records. In addition to such artists as Philip Bailey from the chart-topping Earth, Wind and Fire, Oprah protégé Charice, piano wiz Lang Lang, Chicago's Peter Cetera and American Idol's Michael Johns, fans can expect surprise visits at every show.

Foster who has an unparalleled four decade career producing, writing, discovering and nurturing some of the greatest talents in music has added a special event to the "Foster and Friends Show" - a HIT MAN Talent Search for emerging artists that will take place in each city. Talent in each market will compete to be the next mega artist by submitting video performances to pre determined TV or radio stations in their markets. Viewers/listeners will vote for the two finalists via station websites. The two finalists get to perform with Foster in front of a live audience during the Foster and Friends Concert.. The audience and Foster will choose the final winner. The winner in each city will be flown to Vancouver on November 8th for a final showdown in Foster's home town where one winner will be crowned.