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Kara DioGuardi Biography
Kara DioGuardi (Kara Elizabeth DioGuardi) is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, music executive, and television personality. She writes music mostly in the pop-rock genre. Kara has worked with many popular artists. She graduated from Duke University with a degree in political science.
For the past five years, she has been a Herb Albert Visiting Scholar at Berklee College of Music. Being one of the most successful contemporary songwriters in the world, Kara’s songs have appeared on more than 160 million albums. DioGuardi has won 20 BMI awards for most performed songs. She also won BMI’s 2007 Songwriter of the Year award.
She has over 320 songs released by major labels. Her 150 songs are on platinum-selling albums, and over 50 charting singles. Her credits include successes and collaborations with big names.
She has worked with Pink, Katy Perry, Celine Dion, Kelly Clarkson, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Miley Cyrus, Jason Derulo, Demi Lovato, Gwen Stefani, Carrie Underwood, Colbie Caillat, Enrique Iglesias, Rascal Flatts, The Band Perry, Darius Rucker, Faith Hill, Santana and more others.
As the Executive Vice President at Warner Brothers Records, Kara signed artists such as Jason Derulo. Her publishing company, Arthouse Entertainment, is praised of hits from Bruno Mars. Others include Carrie Underwood, Jason Derulo, Rihanna, Eminem, B.O.B., Florida Georgia Line, and Jon Bellion.
Kara DioGuardi Age
DioGuardi was born on 9 December 1970. She is 53 years
Kara DioGuardi Family
DioGuardi was born in Ossining, New York. She is the daughter of former Republican congressman, Joe DioGuardi. Her father was running for the U.S. Senate in 2010. Her mother Carol died in 1997 of Ovarian cancer after a 7-year battle. Kara had an eating disorder in college.
Kara DioGuardi Husband | Kara Dioguardi Mike McCuddy
Mike McCuddy is a contractor and general contractor from Maine. The couple met when Kara hired Mike to build a studio for her in Maine. They have one son together, named Greyson James Carroll McCuddy, who was born on January 31, 2013.
Kara DioGuardi Baby
She has a son with her husband, Greyson James Carroll McCuddy. He was born via gestational carrier on January 31, 2013. They made the decision to use a surrogate after years of infertility and unsuccessful in vitro fertilization attempts.
Kara DioGuardi American Idol | American Idol Judge Kara Dioguardi
She joined the hit Fox television show American Idol in 2009 as a fourth judge for the show’s eighth season This was alongside judges Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson, and Paula Abdul. She went back to Idol for its ninth season alongside Simon, Randy and new judge Ellen DeGeneres who replaced Paula Abdul.
Paula had quit the show after contract disagreements. However, she left the show on September 3, 2010, and she did not return for the tenth season of Idol.
Kara DioGuardi Songs
- “Sober” by Pink
- “Ain’t No Other Man” by Christina Aguilera
- “Undo It” by Carrie Underwood
- “I Do Not Hook Up” by Kelly Clarkson
- “Spinning Around” by Kylie Minogue
- “Walk Away” by Kelly Clarkson
- “Come Clean” by Hilary Duff
- “Taking Chances” by Celine Dion
- “Heartbeat Song” by Kelly Clarkson
- “I Want You to Know” by Zedd ft.
Songs Written By Kara DioGuardi
Here are some examples of songs written by her:
- “Spinning Around” by Kylie Minogue
- “I Do Not Hook Up” by Kelly Clarkson
- “Undo It” by Carrie Underwood
- “Heartbeat Song” by Kelly Clarkson
- “Walk Away” by Kelly Clarkson
- “Ain’t No Other Man” by Christina Aguilera
- “Sober” by Pink
- “Behind These Hazel Eyes” by Kelly Clarkson
- “Taking Chances” by Celine Dion
- “Stranger” by Hilary Duff
- “Love Is a Battlefield” by Pat Benatar (remake)
- “Didn’t I” by Enrique Iglesias
- “Already Gone” by Kelly Clarkson
- “I Want You” by Celine Dion
- “Dance Again” by Jennifer Lopez ft. Pitbull
These are just a few of the many songs written by Kara DioGuardi, who has worked with many famous artists in the music industry.
Kara DioGuardi Net Worth
Through her songwriting, producing and television hosting, Kara has earned big. She has had over 250 of her songs recorded and released on studio albums. She has an estimated net worth of $25 million.
Kara DioGuardi House | Kara DioGuardi Maine
Kara Dioguardi Awards
Throughout her career, she has won several awards and nominations, including:
- Nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program for “American Idol” in 2010.
- Won an BMI Pop Award for co-writing “Pieces of Me” by Ashlee Simpson in 2005.
- Won an BMI Pop Award for co-writing “Walk Away” by Kelly Clarkson in 2007.
- Won an NAMM Music for Life Award in 2011 for her contributions to music education.
- Won an Outstanding Achievement in Songwriting Award at the 2011 Music Business Association Awards.
- Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2020.
These are just some of the notable awards and recognitions that Kara has received throughout her career.
