Katharine McPhee American Idol Audition Rewind with new bonus footage

[@drgdfhg]

Dude, this is not a gift, this is the fruits of many years hard work.

[@musicalone74]

She is trained not naturally gifted.

[@michaeltutty1540]

This is a gift that has been nurtured and trained. No amount of training alone can enable someone to attain this level.

[@highroller-jq3ix]

@@michaeltutty1540 Exactly. People just like to babble idiotic nonsense.

[@pacificchick8750]

I remember that year, she was my favorite contestant. Such a natural.

[@duinsophie]

I like how the older series of A.I. you can truly see when the judges are blown away by someone with an incredible voice. None of this over the top reaction and jumping out of seats. Just a stunned silence. How nice 🙂

[@nickpassion123]

exactly, this newer A.I seems so fake

[@elainer8288]

I agree!!!!

[@darrylehm]

Ha. I auditioned for Simon, Paula & Randy right after her (that's me in the background with the dreads and the blue shirt when she leaves the room and hugs her mom). I knew I couldn't follow that. She's a pro.

[@tammajamma]

I see you!😉 You are cute! I hope you are still reaching for your dreams, even if those dreams are not the same dreams they were back then.

[@fire12731]

A. Darryl Moton that’s awesome ! Keep going for it !!! I see you there cheering for Kat

[@julz3tt3]

I saw you. Dayum you're gorgeous ❤️😊💜😚😘

[@rgCA_01123]

I listened to a few songs on your channel. You have a beautiful voice and quite a range! Out of curiosity, which song did you audition with? Cheers!

[@DanielPerez-lr3di]

Maaaaaaannnnn.. Keep it going! Your time will come. :)

[@ikeknights]

I had never heard of Katherine before I saw her on Scorpion (I don't watch American Idol or any of it's competitors). Wow, what a great voice.

[@thomasmcdonough2748]

The voice that should take over the world.

[@jenniferreyna9376]

I first heard of her from her tv show "smash" (it ended)

[@OliverRobertson123]

+ikeknights Try watching SMASH. Has her singing and acting!

[@titanhovey]

ikeknights right!? I had exactly the same thought

[@kirajavar879]

same lol

[@vividlyemblazoned7]

She's the most underrated singer ever.

[@ofletcher6422]

She sure is. This woman can do it all

[@myYouTube1travel]

yet she cannot get a good agent.

[@RLifestyle453]

Mariah Carey step aside

[@vividlyemblazoned7]

@@RLifestyle453 Mariah Carey is considered one of the best vocalists ever and is referred to as the songbird supreme. Does she have haters that downplay that? Yes, but she’s highly regarded in the music industry.

[@ladyred5468]

Look up her Celine dion impression she did with her hubby 😍

[@m.h.1593]

Kelly Clarkson will always be THE American Idol, but Katharine has my heart. She changed my whole perspective on music by introducing me to jazz and blues. She’s an old soul. One of a kind.

[@julz3tt3]

Both stars who were able to shine thanks to American Idol.

[@igloozoo3771]

I was about to that was is sad you let a white chick introduce you to Jazz and Blues, but then I was introduced to Nina Simone through Point of No Return 1993 so I have to eat my words.

[@myknittingblog]

What a natural gift? She's been trained by her vocal coach mother her entire life, the same mother who has supported her one hundred percent and is awesome.

[@TheRoadDawg]

It is a natural gift, even if her mom did that. You can’t teach someone to have a great voice. You can improve, strengthen and refine, but you either have it or not. Still great story.

[@myknittingblog]

@@TheRoadDawg no it's years of training from the earliest of years from her mother who did an amazing job coaching her. This is not a natural gift.

[@tpotterr]

@@myknittingblog i would say the same. I was horrible 3 years ago and i am alot better now after practicing one hour a day almost every day.

[@jennam9838]

Yeah, she may have raw talent but having vocal coaching pretty much your whole life is 100% a leg up on the competition. Let's not pretend this is a random kid who just sings in the shower and wound up making it in show biz.

[@crimsonsmirk]

Thank you! I was thinking just that. And there is nothing wrong with having received excellent training. Actually it's the safer, more sustainable and more likely way than this myth of "natural talent" that brings forth perfection. It might. But it's VERY unlikely and far from superior to actually knowing what you're doing.

[@AiVeeeee]

4:47 her face when she said CURRENT?! pure gold

[@ninjabreadgirl]

Sooo cute.

[@cindyfey]

Adorable!!

[@andrewadami3920]

@@saierwe He said, "Current" It is a weird description to give someone, but he somewhat explains it after she makes that face. As it was a bit unusual to say.

[@jasonjames1577]

She can sing, act, and she's pretty. I tell you some people get all the luck!

[@emilyd.6371]

+Jason James I don't think it was luck. She had a natural gift and worked hard to perfect it.

[@jasonjames1577]

Emily D. - I see your point, although l was born unattractive, and there's no amount of hard work that can fix that, lol!

[@heymickey3558]

you can work hard and earn enough money to reconstruct your face though

[@jessicatrentwood832]

It's not like you're ugly. Anyway people are supposed to be unique. It's just that we live in a culture right now that puts great value on these "gifts". However, I'd rather be an ugly great philosophical thinker or some saint that noone knows about than some known formula of beauty that is common throughout history. Food for thought: It's not always the person who's appreciated at his time that makes a difference. For example, van Gogh died thinking he was a talentless piece of shit loser that never amounted for anything. I bet he thought he'd rather be some random handsome man who got all the ladies too. Live your life by the mantra to do great work that makes a difference to you.

[@jimquantic]

But....in the finals, she came up against "Goober" and after all, how can anyone have a chance, against Goober? Seriously now, this woman 2nd, 1st place, Goober, weirdest thing I ever saw.

[@MrLasvegasvic]

What a sweetheart. I remember looking forward to seeing her every week. This was when Idol was a great show.

[@fabiohy]

Ditto!

[@kimberlyluong6629]

.. agreessss...111%%%👍👍👏👏🤗🤗😍😘LOVEdss AI, *(back then..) wen SimonC were in Judge chair...🤗👏👍👯‍♀️👯‍♂️💝💖💞

[@almaoliviaalmanza7330]

IS she still a sweetheart? I remember reading an ugly story where she crashed a wedding at a resort she was staying at and then made fun of the bride with her celebrity friend . Also seems to be a social climber..

[@bluedancelilly]

I love her on Smash! I wish they had continued that show beyond 2 seasons. The best show!

[@garyrobertson6778]

wow, it's a lovely thing to see how much a parent believes in her child's talent and individuality. good on mom.

[@nicolearrage3222]

"I'll be worried in the top two" She did make it to the top two! What a prediction! :)

[@jordanstone23]

This is one of my favorite American idol auditions ever.

[@ianhermogenes]

Her mom literally predicted she was gonna be in the top 2

[@jacobmccain2336]

I got that too!

[@jacobmccain8794]

I just saw that lol

[@Ashleyunfiltered]

purplefashion03 i highly doubt she was forced into this ... like she said she’s been hearing singing since she was in her moms belly.. this was clearly her passion .. your comment was pretty rude but they can’t see it anyways lol

[@laramiaizz]

purplefashion03 her mom became a vocal coach of idol AFTER this particular season, they hired her because they saw her training Kat lol..stop spewing bullshit..

[@evanjames5540]

Watching this after waitress lol

[@heidibower2538]

She's not just a great singer. She is a sweetheart and pretty as well.

[@ani2756]

One of the best and most memorable auditions ever for me

[@Askingforafriend77]

Back when America idol actually had judges that actually judged and knew what real talent was.

[@domhaydel3894]

I thought the same. Started rewatching A.I this season and the judges are doing an excellent job.

[@evanantonola4935]

I like the judges now tho

[@domhaydel3894]

@@evanantonola4935 that's what the fuck I just said dude

[@thechalk2236]

Judges are definitely better now, there's a reason they cancelled the show and rebooted it with better judges.

[@Waddaa06]

@@domhaydel3894 he wasn't responding to you anyway hah

[@Карова-ц8ц]

The mother’s reassurance and confidence shined on and here we are. Love this

[@kikio-rq9kx]

No her mom’s insecurities

[@jacquiroope1020]

Just saw her on the London West End starring in “Waitress”. She amazing!

[@McPhan69]

LUCKY!!

[@amerginmaceccit9054]

I remember watching her first performances years ago. She is absolutely phenomenal! She has a voice of an angel. You are divine Kathy. Best wishes from a fan :) The World needs more of you, never stop singing :)

[@heatherrose9373]

"Your Mom's living her career through you" Well, doesn't Simon have all the answers. Look at the path her mom put her on!! " Your Moms given you a tremendous gift" . That's what I say.🥀

[@theSTARUH]

This was one of my favorite auditions. I remember recording it and playing over & over. Wish she was bigger than she is. True talent.

[@adammichael9146]

Still watching this on 2019, always loved her personality n talent! Hollywood where is she?? Bring her back

[@SB-ll8ow]

She just married David Foster, a famous music producer.

[@Ally2ty4]

She was Playing Jenna in Waitress on the West End in London at the beginning of the year

[@serchingthetruth]

She was so young, the childish roundness of her face is charming. Humble, cute and very sweet. She's my favorite AI contestant. Pure talent.

[@EvaLavelle-u1n]

So pretty and ridiculously talented

[@juztryinnabehonest99]

"I'd be worried in the Top 2." - Her Mom Daammmnn it came true

[@nothlithawk777]

LOVE HER. So funny and silly. It's obvious she doesn't take herself to seriously. Her voice gave me chills when I watched it the first time. I had never heard someone sing so purely, yet powerfully and soulfully. I still get goosebumps. You go Kat! Loved the first album, and I'll be buying her new album on January 5th.

[@thejitterbug20]

Her mom is fantastic!! I wish I could have heard them sing together.

[@Mario-xr3jo]

That's what I thought as well :).

[@4406bbldb]

After this show a year or two, she surprised my church with a walk in guest appearance. She said she wasn’t doing well and needed to get back in touch. She was so Hubble, the church was in Plymouth Mi. After that she showed up on her TV Series, back in touch.

[@Carriedmusic]

Katherine is so beautiful inside and out. Her voice is amazing! I'm sad that she wasnt as popular as carrie underwood and Kelly Clarkson were but at least she made it as an Idol bc she deserved it! Such a sweet soul 😊👍

[@kimberlyluong6629]

.. agreesss with yah 111%%%..👍👏🤗💙💝💖💞LOVEsss KMcPH..👯‍♀️😘😍😗💞💖💝💙👯‍♀️

[@TheDivayenta]

She was in a great series and married the biggest popular music producer/composer in the world. Not bad.

[@choosejoy8027]

I love how she cries and her mom laughs with her heart, beautiful

[@RickWilliamscrm]

She's hands down my all time favorite contestant. I love her mom with her top 2 comment. When your kid has this much talent you know it and you're not afraid to tell anyone either.

[@andrewjwheelerjr275]

Happy happy birthday baby girl beautiful gorgeous lovely artist and actress god bless you Katharine m sweetness love you so very much appreciated thanks for posting this stay strong and healthy and prosperous darling goodness😂😂😊😘😍😍😎😎🇺🇸🎆😇😇😙😙🇺🇸.

[@RC-ku8pr]

She is BEAUTIFUL looks alot like VICTORIA PRINCIPLE...Also very nice PERSONALITY.... OH by the way DAVID FOSTER is VERY HANDSOME....Love the way he dresses up....

[@BlissfulBluebell]

She looks so young here 😆 and she is but her cheekbone game is still there lol

[@ShariffJohnson]

I'm going through all of he old auditions for nostalgia and she could definitely sing exceptionally well.

[@thomasmcdonough2748]

Could?!? Have you heard her recently? She's 100 times better!

[@Lynnetulsa]

I SOOOOO REMEMBER why I loved you! Thank you for reminding all of us who experienced this moment with you and the amazing career and shining star you have become. Woman, soon to be Mom, make sure everyone in your life is deserving. Be friends with Crissy and John. I'm so proud of the imperfect, yet deserving life you are living! I wish for you happiness!

[@nicholassmith490]

Hi

[@Aisydolce]

I saw her at the Waitress musical show less than 2 months ago in london and she was AMAZING

[@mpa1931]

How did she not win? That's a voice from the gods!

[@syndromechyna]

My all time favorite IDOL Audition

[@rikardopardede]

her mother,:I'LL BE WORRIED IN THE TOP 2." TOP NOTCH! SHE WAS ON THE TOP 2!

[@enigmafox3927]

[@Somaed]

And then Derp Patrol won. Has Derp Patrol done anything since? Nope? Didnt think so.

[@sophiejensen3484]

Omg she sooo reminds me of my 12 year old grand daughter. In spirit and energy. She’s a phenomenal singer already and as a g

[@sophiejensen3484]

Grandmother I’m a singer. We love singing together and she’s singing LITERALLY all the time! Doing vocal warm ups without realizing it. It’s adorable. This is really inspiring I’m going to show her this clip :)

[@treasure2behold282]

She's blossomed so much since this. You have come a long way baby.

[@SleazzyM]

Awwwww this was so touching to watch, Randy was right, a natural talent! Her Somewhere Over The Rainbow performance is one of the greatest performances I've seen on Idol.

[@kimberlyluong6629]

.. me2..same here.. amazingly phenomenal sang.. zover the Rainbows..😘😍😗💞💖💝👯‍♀️😘😍🤗👏👍💙💝💖💞LOVEsss KMcPH...👯‍♀️😘😍😗💞💖💝

[@julz3tt3]

Yes agreed. I can't believe she didn't win. Taylor hicks was a joke.

[@MatthewTheWanderer]

She's one of the best singers to ever have anything to do with American Idol!

[@stephyta84]

Katherine is the only former american idol contestant that I've followed since I saw her in the show. She has such a beautiful voice and is so genuin. I just love her 💕

[@L2FlyMN]

And WOW! Did she ever blossom! She was my favorite of that season!

[@cecilyfasham9755]

loved her so much in smash...rewatching videos...lol

[@MM-hq2xb]

Cecily Fasham So did I. Everyone I know was a fan. Was shocked they took it off the air.

[@bekynet10]

Smash was amazing

[@alesanchez8492]

I've never cried for anyone before. Wow, you really made me feel something. I'm so happy for you :)

[@iannakarinn]

And to think, she’s married to a 16 Grammy winner now and one of the greatest producers in the world. Literal angel in the music world. Her voice is just uh.

[@sergeantmasson3669]

She's 37 and he's 71 and on his 5th marriage.

[@almaoliviaalmanza7330]

Social climber and she turned into a catty self absorbed shallow female

[@EvaLavelle-u1n]

My grandma and I said she should have won!

[@thetonibrelandagency3477]

Absolutely LOVED her on that show!

[@Nmore54]

Love seeing this again! Still my favorite idol ever. Love the part about the note from Peisha!

[@jorgie1415]

That vibrato though... So subtle but so stunning.

[@fetymann]

Having only learned about Kat through Smash, this is the first time I've seen her in her younger years. This video makes me tear up with her! I'm so amazed at her talent and her beautiful charisma!

[@SaenzFonsi]

I followed this talented lady since American Idol, I remember watching this audition thinking she has it!

[@Setana815]

Funny that her mom joked about she would be worry in the final two and Kat ended up in the final of AI that year.

[@shoooop]

Ginnifer Goodwin + Vanessa Hudgens = Katherine McPhee

[@skyletta0626]

or like a slightly different Victoria Justice

[@AmerginMacEccit]

Katherine McPhee = Katherine McPhee :)

[@thomasmcdonough2748]

AmerginMacEccit Katharine. And yes, the one and only.

[@lisaciccaglione5310]

brittany rie

[@kennapop3]

I hope the Final season of Idol has at least one moment as sweet as this.

[@olliojenarter]

+kennapop3 I agree. This is just the cutest thing.

[@pamelabowden3017]

Wow. Beautiful, talented and humble. ❤

[@monicamarie3979]

I kind of feel for her. Her mother pretty much noticed she had potential and worked her until she became a famous.

[@PlumbPitiful]

Monica Marie Her mother is the definition of a stage mother.....living her dream through her kid. She also got a job with the show as a vocal coach and stayed with it until the end

[@CulturedWhiteBoy]

Monica Marie You feel for her? Why is that? I never felt for anyone who became successful.

[@anthonypaul6148]

success always, always costs you something........sometimes you have to ask what exactly did that person give up and was it worth it?

[@valygrl1017]

Anthony Paul I wonder then if it's true and real success if it costs the person something (in a a negative way I mean.) maybe that's not true success then.

[@sarahmckinneyrobinson]

Monica Marie - Yep, her mother even chose her audition song. She didn’t say that, but it’s pretty clear when she read the note. The judges even realize she’s a total stage mom and Katharine doesn’t deny it! Lol She’s very talented, though. :)

[@user-kb9cu4rl9z]

She's a doll. Love that she is with David Foster and still entertaining. And oh my their son Rennie is a drummer phenom at 3 years old! She gorgeous, talented, and kiving the dream. I wish her all the best.

[@pdoylemi]

I absolutely LOVE Kelly Clarkson, but I think Katherine might be the best pure vocalist to ever come through this show - truly amazing.

[@Greendollar640]

Kelly Clarkson is way better

[@tiffyjade690]

Katherine McPhee, She has such a beautiful face and of course a God given gift of a beautiful voice. Fun to watch back and see a very delightful 21 years old Katherine.

[@jakela23]

I was trained in Pieshas studio on Sherman Oaks...I know that back guest house well. Congrats Kat! Hugs Dan!

[@michaeldeane9029]

Beautiful voice, beautiful lady. I picked her as the potential winner from this audition. Pleased to see she's done so well in her career.

[@Olivia_4444]

OMG i can't believe she made me cry like seriously

[@niwniw]

I was rooting for her since I saw her audition way back. She is a total package

[@amandadeziraearagon2950]

I wish I had 1 person in my life who loved and supported me as much as her mother does

[@missjewells5063]

I remember becoming an instant fan!!

[@arleen123100]

Just seen her in waitress in London, she. Is. Insane. Love her and the show!!😊

[@hannab129]

Me too! Just saw her yesterday and I was amazed at how fricking amazing her voice was!! It almost sounded like it was playback, but the emotion and the difference to the album version... Wow I'm really impressed by her! :)

[@adrian2nano]

I just saw her on Waitress in London as well. She’s the reason why we picked that show. She’s amazing

[@Arree1969]

I seen her too!

[@muxajetaptocom]

her reaction to the judges comments is so cute

[@olgao6792]

You're such a beautiful spirit, Kath! 🙏

[@JoeSmith-xn1up]

Best Idol audition ever. I don't recall Simon ever using the word Fantastic back in his Idol days.

[@scarlettmorgan3144]

I’m watching this cause I just went to see her as the leading part of waitress the musical on the west end and saw that she was on American idol so I thought I would check it out.

[@DieWharheit]

One of the greatest vocalists and auditions ever.

[@aussiepie246]

It’s 2017 and look at Kat now, she has done so well. She’s been in 2 of my favourite shows, Smash and Scorpion. She seems like a really nice person too.

[@placidac]

AMAZING.. Can't wait to see more new footage on Idol Rewind!!

[@dakotasims3880]

"I'll be worried when shes in the final two" WHOA MOMMA MCPHEE

[@blueklister]

My wife used to watch Idol and I’d only watch it as I’d walk by to the kitchen. Every time she’d sing, I hear her from the other room and come out and say “Who’s singing?” Not even knowing who she was, she caught my attention every single time.

[@Donte821]

She looked so different back then

[@jrad410]

rainy month well one she carried more weight at that time

[@rachray83]

Donte821 yes, pre Hollywood unfortunately

[@clairegrant1667]

She was getting over an eating disorder . She used to be bolemic and she recently started treatment for it before she auditioned for the show.

[@countrygirlcountrymusiclov5831]

Donte821 not even close

[@nomep1]

She's a beautiful girl inside and out. It's mad to see how young she looks iv only seen her in scorpion she's a grown woman now.

[@cynthiacopland8634]

Great talent & heart ♥️. Congratulations to you & the mister on the baby-on-board.

[@HawaiianSkies]

Love her voice. Beautiful

[@twoblink]

She really can sing.. I got a chance to hear her sing live. It was excellent!

[@emm_gee1294]

Watching her audition again now and remember it back then im still blown away. Especially when she turns it up at 3:45. And I was a casual watcher but if she was on i would make the effort to change the channel to her performances.

[@jkbc]

Simon: You are very current Katherine: Current ??? LOL

[@WeCaredALot]

😂

[@necokavanagh2192]

Only watching this in 2016, eleven years after omfg

[@reebuch]

Neco Kavanagh beat you, watching this in 2017 😂 I missed her

[@andy196934]

I love her! That was just so beautiful, God Bless her and her angelic talent! I also love her in Scopion that's such a awesome show ! It should have at least went 21 seasons like Supernatural. What's up people Scorpion 🦂 ruled!!!

[@andy196934]

Scorpion 🦂

[@armikusella1]

She is my sentimental Favorite ...... Until now , i really can't believe that she didn't win ....

[@Nmore54]

It's so great to see this again, plus the few parts we never got to see before. Love the reading of the note from Peisha! She's just adorable. Can't wait for the new CD in Jan.

[@heliaalves9062]

Her mum is a priceless treasure! God bless her for loving her daughter so completely!

[@sheilabarron7206]

Thank you Katherine

[@evelynlaseter1199]

So was pretty when she was 21 years old.

[@lisasimonelli7704]

First of all I love the show Scorpion and i heard you sing on the show you have an amazing voice . you have improved so much your also a amazing actress as well

[@thatw3irdcatgirl]

Her moms a voice teacher... no wonder she’s so technically amazing

[@iamnopsycho]

I’m so happy about how far she’s come 😄

[@angelarizz8729]

Oh my gosh when she's talking to Simon it reminds me of when she talks to Derek on Smash (British accent thing I guess)

[@Ellasmrrr]

Angela Rizzo SAME IM TRIGGERED

[@glossbones]

Yessss

[@kimberlyluong6629]

...lol🤣🤓😘👯‍♀️👯‍♂️💝💖💞👍👏🤗

[@Andy224]

Great video quality for that time !!!

[@acadarin1409]

It’s one thing to push your child and give them false hope, but her mother pushed her because she knew she truly had incredible talent

[@thesparks00]

THIS MAKES SENSE.

[@jgarcia6751]

See how fabulous your kid can be if you show interest,love and faith in them. Good job mom Mcphee.