David Foster returning to Manila with Katharine McPhee, Brian McKnight

From left: Brian McKnight, David Foster, and Katharine McPhee

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The STAR / file, Katharine McPhee via Instagram

MANILA, Philippines — Award-winning music producer David Foster is coming back to Manila after including the Philippines in his "David Foster & Friends" Asia Tour.

Foster's Philippine return is set on June 18 at the Araneta Coliseum, but he won't be alone.

Accompanying Foster for the special night are his wife Katharine McPhee, Brian McKnight, All-4-One, as well as local artists JV Decena and Joaquin Garcia.

"American Idol" alumna McPhee is best known for her song "Terrified" with Zachary Levi, while McKnight has churned out R&B hits like "One Last Cry," "Back At One," and "6, 8, 12."

R&B Group All-4-One won a Grammy for their second single "I Swear" and are expected to perform other hits such as "I Can Love You Like That" and "So Much in Love."

Foster, for his part, has won 16 Grammys from 47 nominations and has collaborated with a variety of global artists including Beyonce, Josh Groban, Kenny Rogers, Bryan Adams, Chicago, Diane Warren, and Jake Zyrus.

Tickets for the Philippine leg of the "David Foster & Friends" Asia Tour — an all-seated show — are now available on ticketnet.com.ph ranging from P900 (General Admission) to P15,000 (two SVIP sections in front of the stage):

P900 - General Admission

P1,600 - UB Regular

P3,000 - UB Premium

P3,800 - LB Regular

P5,300 - LB Premium

P6,900 - Patron A (sides) and Patron B

P7,300 - Patron A (center)

P9,300 - VIP (sides)

P12,000 - VIP (center)

P15,000 - SVIP

'David Foster and Friends' live in Manila

 Solaire Resort Entertainment City presents an unforgettable night with legendary hitmaker David Foster as part of its 10th anniversary celebration. "David Foster and Friends, Live at The Theatre at Solaire" is the first of its kind – an eight-show residency happening on March 21 to 26.

Fans and the audience can expect to hear some of his greatest hits sung and interpreted by his guest artists.

Together with David, show-goers will also hear singer and actress Katharine McPhee, Pia Toscano and Daniel Emmet.

"David Foster and Friends, Live at The Theatre at Solaire" will also feature some of the most prolific Filipino voices showcasing the distinct and world recognized Pinoy showmanship to an already incredible performance lineup.

The Philippines' Concert King Martin Nievera will join the hitmaker on stage every show, while Asia's Phoenix Morissette enchants with her voice from March 21 to 22 and March 24 to 26 at the 8 p.m. shows.

Foster's career has spanned over four decades which has garnered him the title of "The Hitman," having written and produced many chart-topping songs that have propelled several artists to star status and have gone down the music industry's history as legends, such as Whitney Houston, Madonna, Celine Dion, Barbra Streisand and Michael Bublé.

He has created culture-defining soundtracks for blockbuster films and the genius behind timeless holiday tunes that have become the anthem of the season like Josh Groban's "Noel", Michael Bublé's "Christmas", Celine Dion's "These Are Special Times", Rod Stewart's "Merry Christmas Baby", and Andrea Bocelli's "My Christmas."

His record-breaking work in the industry awarded him 16 Grammy Awards, an Emmy, and Golden Globe award, three Oscar nominations, and the famous star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame to state a few. Foster's popularity in Asia proves to be unmatched with sold-out shows at every stop of his David Foster & Friends Asia Tour.

In recent years, the world-renowned entertainer has toured across the United States to stage various performances of his show "An Intimate Evening with David Foster" some of which have been broadcasted on television across the country.