Bands & artists like Katharine McPhee

If you like Katharine McPhee, these artists play in similar sounds, ideas, or styles. Use this as a starting point to branch out and find something new to listen to.

New to Katharine McPhee? Start with our listening guide.

Artists to try next

Leona Lewis

Leona Lewis

Lewis shares a powerful vocal style and often employs layered harmonies in her pop ballads, similar to McPhee's expansive sound.

pop music
Christina Perri

Christina Perri

Guide

Perri's emotive songwriting and rich vocal delivery create a dramatic atmosphere akin to McPhee's dynamic shifts.

pop rock
Sara Bareilles

Sara Bareilles

Bareilles combines strong melodies with intricate harmonies and piano-driven arrangements, paralleling McPhee's musical approach.

musical soft rock
Rachel Platten

Rachel Platten

Platten's anthemic pop sound and emotional depth resonate well with the layered textures found in McPhee's music.

pop music
Kacey Musgraves

Kacey Musgraves

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Musgraves blends country and pop with thoughtful lyrics and lush instrumentation, creating a similar engaging soundscape.

country music folk music
Tori Kelly

Tori Kelly

Kelly's soulful voice and ability to craft intricate vocal arrangements align closely with the harmonic richness of McPhee’s work.

soul
Jessie Ware

Jessie Ware

Ware's sophisticated pop sound features atmospheric production and layered vocals that echo the expansiveness of McPhee's music.

rhythm and blues
Britt Nicole

Britt Nicole

Nicole's uplifting pop songs often include rich harmonies and emotional depth, reminiscent of the themes found in McPhee's discography.

pop music

Common questions

Who sounds like Katharine McPhee?

Artists similar to Katharine McPhee include Leona Lewis, Christina Perri, Sara Bareilles and Rachel Platten. Each shares elements of Katharine McPhee's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Katharine McPhee?

Katharine McPhee is primarily known for pop music. McPhee’s music builds tension through layered harmonies and dynamic shifts, creating an expansive soundscape that invites engagement.

Where should I start if I like Katharine McPhee?

If you enjoy Katharine McPhee, start with Leona Lewis — their album "Christmas, with Love" is a great entry point. Lewis shares a powerful vocal style and often employs layered harmonies in her pop ballads, similar to McPhee's expansive sound.