Singer, Actress & Performer; American Idol Season 5 Runner-Up; Known for NBC's "Smash" & CBS' "Scorpion"; Broadway Star in "Waitress"
Katharine McPhee Biography
Katharine McPhee is an American singer, actress, and performer recognized for her work across pop, R&B, jazz, and musical theater. McPhee began singing and acting during her childhood and high school years, later pursuing musical theater at Boston Conservatory. She gained national attention as the runner-up on the fifth season of American Idol, where her performances of songs such as "Someone to Watch Over Me," "Come Rain or Come Shine," and "Black Horse and the Cherry Tree" resonated with both judges and viewers.
Following her success on American Idol, McPhee launched a recording career. Her debut single, "Somewhere Over the Rainbow/My Destiny," reached No. 2 on Billboard's Hot Singles Sales chart. Her self-titled debut album, featuring the gold-certified single "Over It," also debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard Top 200. McPhee has released additional solo albums, including "Unbroken," "Christmas Is the Time to Say I Love You," "Hysteria," and "I Fall in Love Too Easily." The pop album "Hysteria" included collaborations with Ryan Tedder, Sia, and Isabella Summers, while "I Fall in Love Too Easily" was produced by Don Was and focused on jazz standards. McPhee also collaborated with Andrea Bocelli on a version of "Can't Help Falling in Love" for the album "Under the Desert Sky."
In television, McPhee has appeared in a variety of drama, comedy, and musical series. She was featured in NBC's musical series "Smash," for which she won a Critics' Choice Television Award. McPhee starred as Paige Dineen in CBS' "Scorpion" and appeared in the Netflix comedy series "Country Comfort." Her film credits include "The House Bunny," "Shark Night 3D," "You May Not Kiss the Bride," "Bayou Caviar," and "The Tiger Rising."
McPhee has also established a presence on stage. She made her Broadway debut as Jenna in "Waitress" and originated the role in the West End production, later returning to the Broadway show. She starred as Annie Oakley in a production of "Annie Get Your Gun" and received a nomination for a Los Angeles Stage Ovation Award. McPhee performed in "The Artist" on The Network streaming service, portraying vaudeville singer Nora Bayes.
In addition to her acting roles, McPhee has continued to expand her music career. She collaborated with producer David Foster on "Christmas Songs," which was released as both an EP and a full-length album. Their rendition of "Jingle Bell Rock" became a top 10 Adult Contemporary radio hit. McPhee has performed on various PBS broadcasts, including "Foster and Friends," "Chris Botti in Boston," and her own "SoundStage" special. She continues to be active in the music and entertainment industry, contributing to pop, jazz, and musical theater.
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