Kara Dioguardi

Kara DioGuardi may live on the west coast, but she finds plenty of inspiration in Tennessee. The former 'American Idol' judge is spending time with previous 'AI' champ Carrie Underwood, writing for the superstar's next album. While Kara expects a creative burst in Nashville, nothing will top their last writing session, when the two penned Carrie's last two singles -- 'Undo It' and 'Mama's Song' --

During Wednesday night's 'In the Spotlight With Robin Roberts' television special, newlywed Carrie Underwood opened up about life at home as Mrs. Mike Fisher. Although it's been nearly four months since taking the walk down the aisle, Carrie says she still has trouble wrapping her mind around the fact that she has a husband...

'American Idol,' is responsible for launching the careers of some of music's hottest acts, including country's Carrie Underwood, along with Kellie Pickler, Bucky Covington and Danny Gokey. But as auditions continue for the upcoming season, the spotlight is focused on the judges' table...

She may have been ousted from the judges table on 'American Idol,' but there is plenty of musical counseling in Kara DioGuardi's future. The celebrated songwriter and record label exec recently signed on to be the head judge of 'Going Platinum,' a new songwriting competition that will air on the Bravo network next year...

It was only a year ago that the Band Perry -- comprised of siblings Kimberly, Reid and Neil Perry -- were trying to get their first single, 'Hip to My Heart,' off the ground. Fast-forward a year and the trio are opening for superstar Alan Jackson on his fall tour, and nominated for their first-ever CMA Award, for Vocal Group of the Year...

Taylor Swift has been announced as one of the performers for the All for the Hall fundraising concert event, to be held September 23 at Club Nokia in Los Angeles. The country superstar appeared at last year's event, also in L.A., as well as the All for the Hall concert held in Nashville in October...