Foster says he met with Aguileras manager Irving Azoff Wednesday to discuss the offer.

Shes one of the few young singers who could handle the music, Foster says.

Those anthems really require a powerful voice.

Christina Aguilera

Credit: Aguilera: Scott Gries/Image Direct

The opening ceremonies on Feb. 8, 2002, will reach nearly 3 billion viewers and potential record buyers.

But why pick Aguilera over fellow blond songstress Britney Spears?

Foster says Spears is a star, but not a great singer….

I know shell definitely be around, he promises.

At least for another two years, that is.