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Kara DioGuardi of "American Idol"
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Grammy-nominated songwriter Kara DioGuardi joins Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson as a judge on Season 8 of FOX's "American Idol."

One of the industry's most sought after songwriters and producers, Kara DioGuardi's songs have appeared on more than 100 million records. Kara DioGuardi's songs have been recorded by Grammy award-winning artists including Kelly Clarkson, Christina Aguilera, Gwen Stefani, Celine Dion, Faith Hill, Carrie Underwood, Santana, and Pink. Scores of major recording artists including Britney Spears, Avril Lavigne, Pussycat Dolls, Miley Cyrus, The Jonas Brothers, Natasha Bedingfield, Jewel, Ashley Tisdale, Katharine McPhee, Taylor Hicks, Bo Bice, Clay Aiken, Ashlee Simpson, Hilary Duff, Jessica Simpson, Kylie Minogue, Enrique Iglesias, Nick Lachey and Marc Anthony have also released Kara DioGuardi's songs.

Over the last four years, Kara DioGuardi has been awarded 10 BMI Pop Awards for having written the most performed songs on radio. From her catalog of several hundred songs, over 264 have been released on major labels worldwide; and over 165 have appeared on multi-platinum selling albums. Kara DioGuardi co-owns Arthouse Entertainment, where she develops and mentors fellow hit writers, producers and artists.






KARA DIOGUARDI: FACTS

How old is Kara DioGuardi? Where was Kara DioGuardi born? Find out here.

Age: 39 years old
Birthday: December 9, 1970
Full Name / Real Name: Kara Elizabeth DioGuardi
Birthplace: Scarsdale, NY
Husband: Mike McCuddy




KARA DIOGUARDI: NEWS (7)

Kara DioGuardi of "American Idol"They All Start Somewhere... 'American Idol' Returns — Here's the schedule for the first two months of Season 9 of television's #1 show, premiering on Tuesday, January 12 and Wednesday, January 13. Read more...
"American Idol 2010" judges and hostKaty Perry and Avril Lavigne to Be Guest Judges at 'American Idol' Auditions — The two music artists will join the judges' table during the final 2 days of auditions in Los Angeles following guest stints in other cities by Victoria Beckham, Mary J. Blige, Kristin Chenoweth, Neil Patrick Harris, Joe Jonas and Shania Twain. Read more...
Kara Dioguardi to Return on 'American Idol' — "She is a breath of fresh air, and her passion for music and her understanding of talent is invaluable," said executive producer Simon Fuller. Read more...
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Michelle Delamor in "American Idol 2010," Season 9'American Idol 2010' Top 24 Contestants Updated — Here is the latest and most complete list of the rumored finalists for Season 9. Read more...
Jermaine Sellers of "American Idol 2010," Season 9'American Idol' 2010 Top 24 Contestants Leaked — Find out who made the cut for the top 24 finalists for Season 9 of the FOX singing competition. Read more...
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