DioGuardi was born in Ossining, New York. She is of Italian and Albanian (Arbëresh) descent. She is the daughter of Carol Asselta and former Republican Congressman Joseph J. DioGuardi. Her mother died in 1997 after a 7-year battle with ovarian cancer. She writes music primarily in the light pop-rock and dance genres. DioGuardi has worked with Celine Dion, David Archuleta, Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, and Paula Abdul. She is also a judge on American Idol. more
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