Katharine McPhee's popularity after her inclusion in American Idol has become massive. In the past, she performed in the theater world and now, she continuously allures the crowd with her dramatic and versatile performance as a singer. For this, she has been featured in Entertainment Weekly, TV Guide and People Magazine. She exudes elegance and sophistication with a hint of wit and drama which gets her fans even more hooked.
Born on March 25, 1984 in Los Angeles, California, Katharine McPhee attended Notre Dame High School where she was a student body vice president, a dancer and a varsity swimmer. During her school years, she performed in many plays. She was even voted Homecoming Princess in her senior year. Leaving college due to her manager's suggestion, she tried out for countless auditions for television pilots in LA. She landed a spot on the musical film Garland, Crazy where she was cast as "Paramount Girl". Eventually, she auditioned for American Idol and quickly became a fan favorite and made her way to the top, becoming the runner-up to Taylor Hicks. It's certainly not the end for Katharine McPhee. Although she did not end up as the ultimate winner in American Idol, her exposure in the popular show has opened numerous doors for this promising artist. With a debut album and countless projects, this Idol is definitely someone to watch out for.