Katharine McPhee Covers Lucky February Issue [PHOTOS]

Lucky magazine interviews Katharine McPhee American actress, pop singer about her fashion, music and her future. 

The 28 year-old was on fifth season of fox reality show American Idol, finishing as runner-up in 2006. She is currently one of the lead actress on 'Smash,' NBC musical drama series, revolving around Broadway musical.

In interview with Lucky the singer revealed that she's has alot of interest in fashion, "Music was pretty much all I did growing up. but I love clothes. On [American Idol], I was very strategic with my look. I specifically wore very little makeup, did very little with my hair. I wore beat-up jeans and a simple jacket and I covered my body because I knew that viewers like seeing transformation. As a viewer myself, It was one of those I looked forward to."

The former Idol released her self-titled debut album in 2007 'over it,'  Katharine is taking it easy with her new life in a New York City, "When you're on a show like this, one that requires so much singing, you have to be really protective of your instrument. You don't get to just, like, go out and party all night."

Her new hit series 'Smash,' is resuming its second season February 5th. For the future McPhee is looking forward to her acting career, "In five years I'd love to have done a play and a few movies, and of course I hope "Smash" keeps going."

More from Katharine's interview can be found in Lucky February 2013 issue