Kara DioGuardi has fronted for duty as the new judge of American Idol.
The eight American Idol season will kick off on January 13.38-year old Kara has a pile of hits behind her name, having written for Kylie Minogue (Spinning Around), Britney Spears (Heaven On Earth), Nastasha Bedingfield (Peace Of Me) and Santana (I’m Feeling You).
She wrote Pink’s new song ‘Sober’ and ‘To Be With You’ for last year’s Idol star David Archuleta.
She also wrote ‘Sunshine’ for Australia’s Ricki-Lee
Kara is additional to the judging panel, joining Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson.
In an interview with People magazine, she said she will be different to the other judges. “What’s really unique about me is that I’ve worked with a lot of great singers, from Christina to Pink to Celine Dion. I’ve been in the studio with them when they’ve actually recorded songs that we’ve co-written. I’ve worked really closely with them and given them guidance and I think that distinguishes me”.
She also said that she would like to work with Daughtry. “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!” she said.
