Katharine McPhee looked chic in this bright blue sheath for the Royal
Oak event. Born in Los Angeles, California, McPhee moved with her family
to Sherman Oaks at age 12. McPhee has been singing since the age of
two. McPhee has an older sister, Adriana. McPhee is of Irish, Scottish,
and German descent.McPhee has struggled with eating disorders in the
past. McPhee gained weight in college due to her binging.
McPhee was persuaded by now-husband Nick Cokas and her parents to try out for the television series competition, American Idol. McPhee's run on American Idol led to the use of the term "McPheever". In May 2006, McPhee visited her alma mater Notre Dame High School for her hometown celebration.
McPhee was persuaded by now-husband Nick Cokas and her parents to try out for the television series competition, American Idol. McPhee's run on American Idol led to the use of the term "McPheever". In May 2006, McPhee visited her alma mater Notre Dame High School for her hometown celebration.
