Her name is Kara DioGuardi and she is 37 years old with a lot of history and writing music, producing and singer/songwriter. She is bringing a lot of new cred to a show that has had some failing ratings. She has worked Kelly Clarkson, Christing Aguilera, Carrie Underwood and the Jonas Brothers. Paula Abdul has already told numerous radio shows that she is nervous and concerned about the audiences acceptance.