Kara DioGuardi

Jewel and Kara DioGuardi are set to host. Twelve undiscovered singers and songwriters compete in songwriting challenges. The episode's winning song will be performed by a popular artist.

This hit musical reality series follows three judges, Keith Urban, Jennifer Lopez and Harry Connick, Jr., along with host Ryan Seacrest around the United States in search of the next American Idol, a pop star that truly shines above all the rest.