Katharine McPhee

With striking looks and a strong — if sometimes out of control and off-pitch — voice, this California native was born to a cabaret-singer/vocal-coach mother, who groomed her for the spotli...
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03/24/1984
Los Angeles, CA
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In June 2006, she disclosed that she had suffered from bulimia for years but sought treatment once she made it on to American Idol.
Her American Idol fan frenzy was branded "McPheever."
Missed several concerts during the American Idol tour due to severe bronchitis and laryngitis. She also suffered a hair-line fracture in her left foot after tripping backstage at one of th
At her initial audition for American Idol, she sang an a cappella version of God Bless the Child.
Cites Gene Kelly as one of her idols.
Mother is a cabaret singer and vocal coach who helped Katharine hone her craft.