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Katharine McPhee

American Pop Singer, Songwriter & Actor; Known for Her Role on NBC's "Smash"; Stage Actor & Philanthropist

Katharine McPhee
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Katharine McPhee Biography

Katharine McPhee first gained national recognition as the runner-up on the fifth season of "American Idol" in 2006. Following her success on the show, McPhee quickly established herself in the music industry, releasing her debut album "Katharine McPhee" in 2007, which debuted at number two on the Billboard 200. Her single "Somewhere Over the Rainbow/My Destiny" also enjoyed success, peaking at number twelve on the Billboard Hot 100. Apart from her solo work, McPhee has shared the stage with renowned artists such as Andrea Bocelli, performing duets like "Somos Novios" and "Can't Help Falling in Love."

McPhee's career extended beyond music into acting. She starred in the TV series "Smash" from 2012 to 2013 and later portrayed Paige Dineen in the TV series "Scorpion" from 2014 to 2018. Her acting career also includes her studio-acting debut in the film "The House Bunny" and guest appearances on shows like "lonelygirl15" and "Ugly Betty." Her versatility saw her taking up the lead role of Jenna Hunterson in the Broadway musical "Waitress" in 2018, a performance she reprised in the West End in 2019.

Aside from her entertainment career, McPhee has shown a strong commitment to philanthropic work. She founded McPhee Outreach, a charity aimed at supporting various causes, and has been involved with organizations like Feeding America and St. Jude's. Demonstrating her entrepreneurial side, McPhee launched a jewelry line, KMF Jewelry, in 2022. Whether it's through her music, acting, or philanthropy, McPhee's multifaceted career and commitment to giving back have made her a notable figure in the entertainment industry.

In the fall of 2005, McPhee tried out for season five of "American Idol," where she wowed the judges with her soulful rendition of Billie Holliday's "God Bless the Child" and advanced to the semi-finals round in Hollywood. With her beauty queen looks and stellar voice, McPhee was pegged as one of the frontrunners early on in the competition. She consistently made strong impressions through her performances, including her much discussed rendition of K.T. Tunstall's hit single "Black Horse and the Cherry Tree," for which she sang on her knees. McPhee made it all the way to the finals, but in the end, she lost to the silver-haired blues singer, Taylor Hicks.

Boosted by the exposure she received on "Idol," McPhee nabbed a featured role in the comedy feature, "The House Bunny," in which she appeared as a pregnant sorority girl. She also guest starred on the drama series "CSI: NY" as a singer and crime victim who resorts to murder as revenge, and appeared on the hit comedy show "Community" as the daughter of Chevy Chase's character. McPhee also stared as Karen Cartwright opposite Debra Messing in both seasons of the musical drama Smash, executive produced by Steven Spielberg.

While McPhee dabbled in acting, she did not stop making music. In 2007, she released her self-titled debut album featuring the single "Over It," which peaked at No. 29 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Her sophomore album, "Unbroken" drew attention for featuring the previously brunette singer sporting a platinum shag on the cover. Her third album, the holiday-themed "Christmas Is the Time to Say I Love You," was released in October 2010. The album debuted at No. 11 on the Billboard Top Holiday Albums chart.

Her fourth album, Hysteria, was released in September 2015, and consisted of pop originals. Her fifth album, I Fall in Love Too Easily, was a collection of romantic standards and was released on November 17, 2017. In 2018 and 2019, McPhee played the role of Jenna Hutcherson in Waitress on Broadway and West End.

In December 2011, McPhee became a spokesperson for the Malaria No More organization to help raise awareness about the campaign to eradicate malaria.

McPhee began performing in musicals and plays at Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks, CA, from which she graduated in 2002. After high school, McPhee trained at the Boston Conservatory of Music before heading back to L.A. to jumpstart her singing and acting career. She appeared in a number of musicals in 2005, including productions of both "Annie Get Your Gun" and "The Ghost and Mrs. Muir."

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 06/27/2024.

Katharine McPhee Videos

  • Katharine McPhee Foster • Interview + Grown up Christmas List
    Katharine McPhee Foster • Interview + Grown up Christmas List
    Katharine McPhee Foster sat down with Kelly and Mark and performed “Grown up Christmas list” with Brian Goldberg.
  • McPhee Singing Céline Dion | My heart will go on
    McPhee Singing Céline Dion | My heart will go on
    Katharine McPhee sang MY HEART WILL GO ON and ALL BY MYSELF in her "Céline-voice" and fooled the audience with the high note thanks to Daniel Emmett.
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Katharine McPhee is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Katharine McPhee for your event is $100,000 - $200,000. Katharine McPhee generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jessica Simpson, Kelly Osbourne, Rumer Willis, Kesha and Demi Lovato. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Katharine McPhee for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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