NEW YORK – The Fox network says Kara DioGuardi (KA’-ruh dee-oh-GWAHR’-dee) who joined the hit Fox television show American Idol as a fourth Judge for the show’s eighth season (January 13, 2009) will be back for her second round as a judge on “American Idol.” The Grammy-nominated songwriter joined original panelists Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Paula Abdul.
She has had Idol connections in the past: in 2000, DioGuardi and fellow Idol judge Paula Abdul co-wrote the UK number-one single “Spinning Around”, performed by Kylie Minogue. She has written many songs sung by Idol winners and alumni such as Kelly Clarkson, David Archuleta, Carrie Underwood, Diana DeGarmo, and Katharine McPhee.
She co-wrote the American Idol season 8 single, No Boundaries, which was performed by both finalists during the competition. The song “No Boundaries” has since been dropped from the set list the American Idol tour.
Her arrival raised questions about the future of Abdul on the hit talent competition. Abdul is still negotiating for next year. “American Idol” starts its ninth season in January.
Source: Yahoo!
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