Bio
Kara DioGuardi is a Grammy-nominated songwriter who will be joining the judging table for American Idol's eighth season.
DioGuardi grew up in Westchester County, New York. She earned a political science degree at Duke Universit and then worked in the publishing and marketing departments at Billboard Magazine.
This writer has a very impressive list of clients. She's written songs for: Christina Aguilera, Gwen Stefani, Kelly Clarkson, Pink, Avril Lavigne and Britney Spears.
Gossip
Kara DioGuardi: Replaced by Miley Cyrus! (10/6/2009)
Kara DioGuardi is being replaced as a judge on Miley Cyrus. For an episode of Hannah Montana, that is.
Kara DioGuardi Says Ellen DeGeneres is "Genius" Selection for American Idol (9/22/2009)
Kara DioGuardi says the selection of Ellen DeGeneres as a judge on American Idol is "genius." Do you agree?
Kara DioGuardi: Shocked, Saddened by Paula Abdul Departure (8/8/2009)
Kara DioGuardi can't believe that Paula Abdul is leaving American Idol. She says she'll miss her friend.
Quotes
I really like Daughtry. I would love to co-write with him. If he's out there and he wants to do a co-write, please call me!
March 14th, 2009 5:14 PM
Kara, you are lacking a bit of excitement with these long drawn out opinions....just get to it...make it fun, make it real, make it useful.
March 30th, 2009 8:53 AM
kara...you are so beautiful!..you made the show more exciting.. you are my idol!! don't mind what others might say to you just be yourself..you are so pretty!! i really love your outfits..you always looks great..tc always..:)
May 12th, 2009 4:53 PM
Kara,
You have been such a breath of fresh air to American Idol. Your comments are on the mark and you have a rich background that comes through. I hope you continue as a judge as you complement Simon and Randy really well. Paula, my dear, go and make records, movies, or a cake.
October 8th, 2009 2:35 PM
i want her to be the judge
October 8th, 2009 2:49 PM
i want her to be the judge h
October 8th, 2009 3:32 PM
hope u continue with american idol!!!!!! u look pretty!!!!!!!