As a Grammy-nominated songwriter, Kara DioGuardi has worked with the likes of Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, the Jonas Brothers, David Cook, Britney Spears and even Celine Dion. But as a judge on the forthcoming season of "American Idol," how will she fare with the likes of Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Paula Abdul? Well, she'll find out Tuesday (August 26), when she meets up with her new co-workers for the first time during the New York round of "Idol" auditions.
In a conference call with reporters on Monday, just hours after she was announced as the reality show's fourth judge, Kara DioGuardi admitted that she's "a little nervous" about her new gig — but that doesn't mean she's going to be a pushover.
"I'm going to be a straight-shooter and say it like I see it and maintain that philosophy," she said, according to People.com. "I'm somebody who's really honest and gives an opinion. If I feel I need to be hard, I will be. And if I feel I need to be more nurturing, I will be."
Kara DioGuardi said she "almost fell off the chair" when the show's producers contacted her about the job, and expressed excitement about working next to Abdul, with whom she collaborated on Kylie Minogue's 2000 track "Spinning Around." Asked if she thought Abdul felt threatened by her addition, Kara DioGuardi said that, though she hadn't spoken to her colleague, "I would think she'd be excited."
The songwriter added that she hopes to inject "a new chemistry" into the panel, but she's not entirely sure how the judges will break ties during the auditions. While most viewers won't recognize her when the next season of "Idol" gets under way this coming January, Kara DioGuardi said she hopes fans will accept her.
"I'm not a household name," she said. "I'm putting some money into buying some makeup."
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Monday, August 25, 2008
"Lost" (Faith Hill) Kara DioGuardi, Mitch Allan David Hodges performed by Kara DioGuardi
Kara DioGuardi writes for many artists including Faith Hill. Here is Kara DioGuardi performing one of her creations.
Kara DioGuardi Biography
Kara Elizabeth DioGuardi (born December 9, 1970) is an American songwriter, record producer, and singer who has contributed to a long list of internationally successful popular songs. She writes music that is in a light pop-rock genre. She will be a judge on the eighth season of American Idol.
She is a multi-Grammy nominated, much sought after songwriter, writing or co-writing many international hit songs from 1999 to today (see discography below).
Kara DioGuardi's songs have been recorded by artists including Celine Dion, Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson, Pink, Avril Lavigne, Hannah Montana, the Jonas Brothers, Paris Hilton, Faith Hill, Santana, Ashlee Simpson, Jewel, Christina Aguilera, and Kylie Minogue and many others. DioGuardi has also had much success with major Latin music artists including RBD, Laura Pausini, Enrique Iglesias, Marc Anthony, Thalía, Ricky Martin and Carlos Santana. DioGuardi can also be heard performing backup vocals on some of these recordings.
Notable writing collaborations include Dr Dre, Timbaland, Justin Timberlake, Polow Da Don, will.i.am, Marti Frederiksen, Chad Kroeger, Danja, John Shanks, Rodney Jerkins, Jeffrey Steele, Greg Wells, Eman Kiriakou, The Underdogs, John Fields, Mitch Allan, James Fauntleroy and David Hodges.
Senior VP of A&R at Warner Bros. Records, Kara has recently signed arists Jason Reeves, Laze & Royal, Atozzio and David Hodges to the label.
DioGuardi's forthcoming releases and collaborations include cuts from artists David Cook, Britney Spears, Esmee Denters, Pink, Martina McBride, Hannah Montana, Demi Lovato, Diego, Menudo, Tom Jones, Amie Miriello, The Pussycat Dolls, Nick Lachey, Daniel Powter, Crosby Loggins, Tyler Hilton, Halestorm, Jesse Lee, and Clique. She also has songs featured in the upcoming Camp Rock movie, The Cheetah Girls 3 and the Hannah Montana movie.
In 2003, DioGuardi won a BMI Cable Award for cowriting and performing, Somethin' To Say, the theme to the now-cancelled Lifetime Television series For the People, which starred Lea Thompson, Debbi Morgan, A. Martinez and Cecilia Suarez. In 2007 she was named BMI's "Pop Songwriter of the Year" for 2006, as she had accumulated 10 BMI awards in the previous four years for having written the "most performed songs on the radio". To date, She has had over 46 abums in the Top 10 on Billboard magazine's 200 album chart. Her songs are on over 100 million records.
In 2007, DioGuardi was nominated for a Latin Grammy in the category of Best Song for her writing on the Belinda single, "Bella Tracion" along with co-writer's Belinda, Mitch Allan, Ben Moody and Nacho Peregrin.
Kara co-owns Arthouse Entertainment, a unique and diverse publishing company that seeks to be the top resource company for record companies and other music entities seeking outstanding compositions, productions, artists and related music services. Arthouse has been a part of many chart topping hits including Cassie's "Me & U " written and produced by Ryan Leslie, Jim Jones' "We Fly High" written and produced by Zukhan Bey, Nick Lachey's "What's Left of Me" and David Archuleta's hit single, "Crush" written and produced by Eman Kiriakou, Mika's "Grace Kelly" produced by Greg Wells, and Faith Hill's "Lost" written and produced by Kara DioGuardi and Mitch Allan.
Kara continues to work with the Phoenix House, which is the nation's largest non-profit substance abuse service organization. They treat some 6,000 men, women and teens each day in more than 100 drug and alcohol treatment programs at close to 60 locations in nine states. Kara contributes to building recording studios in the facilities and helps teach the teens how to operate the equipment to accentuate their creative ability and production outlets. (www.phoenixhouse.org)
She will join the hit FOX television show American Idol as a fourth judge starting in the show's 8th season (January 2009).[1] In 2000, DioGuardi co-wrote (with fellow Idol judge Paula Abdul) the UK number-one single "Spinning Around," performed by Kylie Minogue.
She is a multi-Grammy nominated, much sought after songwriter, writing or co-writing many international hit songs from 1999 to today (see discography below).
Kara DioGuardi's songs have been recorded by artists including Celine Dion, Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson, Pink, Avril Lavigne, Hannah Montana, the Jonas Brothers, Paris Hilton, Faith Hill, Santana, Ashlee Simpson, Jewel, Christina Aguilera, and Kylie Minogue and many others. DioGuardi has also had much success with major Latin music artists including RBD, Laura Pausini, Enrique Iglesias, Marc Anthony, Thalía, Ricky Martin and Carlos Santana. DioGuardi can also be heard performing backup vocals on some of these recordings.
Notable writing collaborations include Dr Dre, Timbaland, Justin Timberlake, Polow Da Don, will.i.am, Marti Frederiksen, Chad Kroeger, Danja, John Shanks, Rodney Jerkins, Jeffrey Steele, Greg Wells, Eman Kiriakou, The Underdogs, John Fields, Mitch Allan, James Fauntleroy and David Hodges.
Senior VP of A&R at Warner Bros. Records, Kara has recently signed arists Jason Reeves, Laze & Royal, Atozzio and David Hodges to the label.
DioGuardi's forthcoming releases and collaborations include cuts from artists David Cook, Britney Spears, Esmee Denters, Pink, Martina McBride, Hannah Montana, Demi Lovato, Diego, Menudo, Tom Jones, Amie Miriello, The Pussycat Dolls, Nick Lachey, Daniel Powter, Crosby Loggins, Tyler Hilton, Halestorm, Jesse Lee, and Clique. She also has songs featured in the upcoming Camp Rock movie, The Cheetah Girls 3 and the Hannah Montana movie.
In 2003, DioGuardi won a BMI Cable Award for cowriting and performing, Somethin' To Say, the theme to the now-cancelled Lifetime Television series For the People, which starred Lea Thompson, Debbi Morgan, A. Martinez and Cecilia Suarez. In 2007 she was named BMI's "Pop Songwriter of the Year" for 2006, as she had accumulated 10 BMI awards in the previous four years for having written the "most performed songs on the radio". To date, She has had over 46 abums in the Top 10 on Billboard magazine's 200 album chart. Her songs are on over 100 million records.
In 2007, DioGuardi was nominated for a Latin Grammy in the category of Best Song for her writing on the Belinda single, "Bella Tracion" along with co-writer's Belinda, Mitch Allan, Ben Moody and Nacho Peregrin.
Kara co-owns Arthouse Entertainment, a unique and diverse publishing company that seeks to be the top resource company for record companies and other music entities seeking outstanding compositions, productions, artists and related music services. Arthouse has been a part of many chart topping hits including Cassie's "Me & U " written and produced by Ryan Leslie, Jim Jones' "We Fly High" written and produced by Zukhan Bey, Nick Lachey's "What's Left of Me" and David Archuleta's hit single, "Crush" written and produced by Eman Kiriakou, Mika's "Grace Kelly" produced by Greg Wells, and Faith Hill's "Lost" written and produced by Kara DioGuardi and Mitch Allan.
Kara continues to work with the Phoenix House, which is the nation's largest non-profit substance abuse service organization. They treat some 6,000 men, women and teens each day in more than 100 drug and alcohol treatment programs at close to 60 locations in nine states. Kara contributes to building recording studios in the facilities and helps teach the teens how to operate the equipment to accentuate their creative ability and production outlets. (www.phoenixhouse.org)
She will join the hit FOX television show American Idol as a fourth judge starting in the show's 8th season (January 2009).[1] In 2000, DioGuardi co-wrote (with fellow Idol judge Paula Abdul) the UK number-one single "Spinning Around," performed by Kylie Minogue.
Kara DioGuardi Picked as new American Idol Judge
Singer and songwriter Kara DioGuardi has been added on as the fourth judge in American Idol. She will start her run at judge's table along side hosts Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson this January when the new season premieres on FOX.
Mike Darnell, the president of Fox said in a statement, "For the past seven seasons, Paula has had to endure the experience of being the only woman at the judges' table. With Kara by her side, Paula has some backup and now there is going to be a lot more `girl power' on the show."
Executive producer Cecile Frot-Coutaz stated, "We had originally intended for `American Idol' to have four judges. We've seen from our international series that having a fourth judge creates a dynamic that benefits both the contestants and the viewers."
American Idol: The Search for the Next Superstar is a signing competition airing on Fox Network going into its eighth season. The program seeks to discover the best singer in the country through a series of nationwide auditions. In the last rounds of the competition, viewers call in and vote for their favorite contestant. The winner of each season is given a record deal. Past winners and notable runners-up include Kelly Clarkston, Clay Aitkin, Taylor Hicks, Reuben Studdard and Carrie Underwood.
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