Two songwriters with local roots are aboard Kara DioGuardi’s first TV venture following her exit from “American Idol.”
“Platinum Hit,” debuting at 9 tonight on Bravo, pits a dozen potential platinum hit-makers in a tussle of tunesmiths. DioGuardi, a hit-maker herself before her two seasons on “Idol,” serves as the show’s head judge. Jewel is at her side as judge and host. Other performers will guest-judge throughout the season.
From dance tracks to ballads, the contest will try the participants’ skills in several musical genres. A $100,000 cash prize and publishing and recording deals await the winner.
Karen Waldrup is a Mandeville, Louisiana native who graduated from Fontainebleau High School in 2004 and then attended the University of Southern Mississippi on a vocal scholarship.
Scotty Granger is a River Ridge, Louisiana native who attended Grace King High School and who is also the great-nephew of Mahalia Jackson. Scotty attended the Berklee College of Music in Boston. Scotty has been very successful in his music career but has always had a knack for writing songs.
We can't wait to see these two Louisiana natives vie for the prize!
