After gaining a lot of popularity as the runner-up on American Idol during Season 5 of that monster hit reality series, the debut album from Katharine McPhee was seen as a disappointment, when it came to sales - Recently however, McPhee is having much better luck when it comes to acting roles. The Hollywood Reporter says that on the heels of a large supporting role in the hit movie The House Bunny last year, McPhee will now appear in a guest role on an upcoming episode of CSI: New York.

Previously, McPhee appeared as herself on Ugly Betty. That won't be the case on CSI: New York, though the Reporter notes she will be playing a singer.