Track review: Katharine McPhee's "How"

In her final digital single release prior to the release of ‘Unbroken’ (Jan. 5), Katharine McPhee treats fans to “How,” a cool power ballad that showcases her stunning vocals.

Written by Lucie Silvas, Mike Busbee and Alexander James, “How” is a moving power ballad that allows McPhee to reach for the heavens with her beautiful use of melisma. The rousing chorus combines with a pop-leaning arrangement, making the song a perfect candidate for a future radio single that could do well on both AC and Hot AC. The lyrics are empowering as well (“Don’t you beat yourself up asking questions / Love’s gonna come your way again / All I want is to be set free / from this pain that is haunting me”).

Katharine McPhee smartly saved one of the best tracks off ‘Unbroken’ for last, and fans will be sure of this come January.

"How" can be purchased at iTunes for $0.99. Unbroken can be pre-ordered at Amazon.com for $7.99.

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Out today: Danny Gokey's "My Best Days Are Ahead of Me"

Two Idol-related singles hit the digital music marketplace today rather than the traditional Tuesday release due to the shortened Christmas shopping week. Danny Gokey led with his debut single "My Best Days Are Ahead of Me," which is off his forthcoming album that is due out early next year. The single is already #55 on Billboard's country chart and looks to continue its upward climb with the addition of sales.

Also out today is Katharine McPhee's latest digital release in the form of "How," the seventh track off her sophomore album Unbroken, out Tues., Jan. 5.

Links to purchase the aforementioned can be found below:

Singles
Danny Gokey, "My Best Days Are Ahead of Me"

Amazon MP3 - ($1.29) - Buy
iTunes - ($1.29) - Buy

Katharine McPhee, "How"

iTunes - ($0.99) - Buy

For a limited time, Katharine's album Unbroken is available to pre-order on Amazon.com for only $7.99.

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