Katharine McPhee
Biography
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.
Selected Discography
I LOVE YOU KATHARINE AND YOUR NEW SINGLE- "HAD IT ALL"! YOU ARE THE BEST!!!!!!!! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
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Katharine McPhee didn't win either she lost to that idiot Taylor Hicks.and Daughtry is really successful even though he didn't win.and if he did win he would be a solo artist.he wouldn't have formed a successful Rock group had he won.and the only reason he didn't win is cause everyone assumed he would win cause of how good he is so people didn't vote for him 24/7.
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here's i see this...
winner: DAUGHTRY runner up: McPhee 3rd place: Kellie Pickler 4th place: Taylor Hicks |
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screw you K MP. DAUGHTRY would have won.
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yeah taylor hicks is a horrible singer he shouldn't have got to go to hollywood i think katharine was way better.
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its kath A rine k and i have to agree about taylor hicks being a horrible singer
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Ok....Who ever voted taylor hicks over katherine??? ? ? Taylor hicks is a horrible singer!!
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Katharine definitely should have won. I went to the American Idol tour for this season and she outshined Taylor Hicks for sure.
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Though the vote blasting hicks fans won, Katherine was clearly the best singer. I'd like to see CD#3. her vioce is so pure it makes me cry.
I love her! |
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ummm why does it sound like a robot i herd her sing without all the effect sooo much better i gusse this is the way thing are in pop right now ewwwww get rid of the reverb please!!!!!! ! ! ! !
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The vocals and timing in this song remind me of JoJo.
Still she good singer. Both of them. |
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I love her songs....I love her too.. She's a great singer!!! I hope that she achieves more in life and comes out with more songs....
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Katharine also attended the California State Summer School for the Arts during her high school years. CSSSA is a great program that I also attended when I was in high school.
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i <3 katharine. she inspires me so much. i wish she would have one 2 years ago
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