参赛年龄：22
出生地：Sherman Oaks, CA
海选城市：San Francisco
个人介绍：凯萨琳在洛杉矶的郊区长大，两岁时就爱哼哼唱唱。她的母亲是音乐老师，很早就发现女儿的歌唱天赋，所以从小就开始训练栽培她。高中毕业后，她进入波士顿音乐学院就读。2005年夏天，凯萨琳报名参加美国偶像歌唱赛，第一次试镜时便搏得三位严厉评审的掌声和赞许。2006年1月比赛正式开始，凯萨琳靠著雄厚的音乐底子一路过关斩将而歌迷人数也随著她的声势高涨而日益庞大。决赛当天，总投票数高达六千三百万票。凯萨琳现场演唱了全新单曲“My Destiny”，打动了所有观众的心。虽比赛最后由"Taylor Hicks"(泰勒希克斯)胜出，但凯萨琳虽败犹荣并在两周后与SONY BMG集团的RCA唱片公司签约。
所发行专辑：2007 Katharine McPhee
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赛前问答：
When did you first start to sing?
2 years old.
Do you have any formal singing training?
Just in college and on and off with my mother.
What other talents do you have?
Acting and dancing.
If you don't make it on AMERICAN IDOL, what will you do?
Go back to acting and dancing, musical.
What are your personal goals in life?
Have a great family, healthy relationships, give to others who are needy and be a kick ass performer.
What album would your friends be surprised you own?
Cirque du Soleil.
Who is your AMERICAN IDOL?
Gene Kelly.
Do you have any rituals or things you do each time you perform?
N/A
Most embarrassing moments?
Walking out of the bathroom with toilet paper on my shoes.
What has been your proudest moment in life so far?
Getting to this point in the competition.
If you couldn't sing, which talent would you most like to have?
Acting.
What is your definition of an AMERICAN IDOL?
A positive influence on the world who can move people through his or her artistry.
Who is your favorite judge and why?
Simon - he is honest.
What would people be surprised to learn about you?
That I'm funny and silly
How has this changed your life?
It hasn't. Nobody knows about it yet.
Do you have any lucky charms?
No.
Who are your heroes in life?
My mom.
What's been your toughest obstacle in life?
Overcoming personal insecurities.
Do you think the audition process was fair?
No, they let go of some really good people and kept people who were pretty.
If you win, who will you thank first?
America/fans.
Katherine现场演唱Somewhere Over The Rainbow：