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Katharine Mcphee
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Though Taylor Hicks' quirky soulfulness made him 2006's American Idol, runner-up Katharine McPhee's classic good looks and voice and affinity for traditional pop made her a strong contender throughout the season. In fact, she was one of the first semifinalists to make it to the final 12. A native of Sherman Oaks, CA, McPhee began singing at age two. Her mother, Patricia McPhee, is an established singer in her own right, performing and recording as Peisha McPhee. She helped Katharine develop as a vocalist and gave her more formal training than many American Idol hopefuls receive. Though McPhee sang and acted throughout her childhood and high-school years, she began taking singing more seriously in college, attending Boston Conservatory as a musical theater major. After three semesters, however, she left for Los Angeles to audition for film and television work. McPhee scored roles in the film Crazy, a musical about Hank Garland, and an MTV series, You Are Here, which didn't make it to the air. She also appeared in productions of Annie Get Your Gun and The Ghost and Mrs. Muir before auditioning for American Idol in 2005.

Once McPhee made the final 12, her performances of songs such as "Someone to Watch Over Me," "Come Rain or Come Shine," and "Black Horse and the Cherry Tree" made her one of the favorites of American Idol judges and viewers. After the American Idol season ended, McPhee was signed by show creator Simon Fuller's 19 Recordings Limited label and released her first single, Somewhere Over the Rainbow/My Destiny; it became the second best-selling single of 2006. That summer, after bouts with bronchitis and laryngitis, she joined the rest of the finalists and Hicks on the American Idols LIVE! tour and also toured with Andrea Bocelli, who appeared on American Idol as a guest judge. McPhee began recording her self-titled debut album in the fall, working with collaborators such as Timbaland's production partner, Nate "Danja Hand" Hills, Chad Hugo of the Neptunes, and songwriter Kara DioGuardi. "Over It," which was written by the songwriting team of Billy Steinberg, Josh Alexander, and Ruth-Anne Cunningham, arrived a few weeks before Katharine McPhee was released in early 2007. ~ Heather Phares, All Music GuideMore

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Love Story
(Duration: 3:03)
Jun 22nd, 8:10am
Over It
(Duration: 3:32)
Jun 23rd, 10:46pm
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Oct 3rd, 2:21am
Hey Guys I Posted Some Songs Of Hers On Here Called Neglected And Everywhere I Go!
Apr 16th, 9:36pm
Katharine McPhee's "Make A Splash" Contest!

Every week we'll choose a winning design and place it over Katharine's website.

All of the winning entries will eventually be featured in a special gallery section on the website and may even be included in a digital booklet with her new album!

All we ask is that you be creative, original and have fun!

Visit www.katharinemcphee.com for more details! And, while you're there, be sure to check out Kat's latest video blog!
Apr 13th, 9:16am
if i heard how hot she was one more time she would have been fine with out selling sex i would have to close my eyes to listen to her
Dec 4th, 4:21am
can you upload
"I Know What Boys Want"?
Nov 30th, 11:52pm
i love kat! ♥

she has a beautiful voice and she's so talented xD