During her "Idol" audition, Russell told the judges she ... Until then, here are all of Emmy Russell's "American Idol" ...

my audition and the journey of you are Emmy Russell — not someone's granddaughter ... But I found my redemption being alone.'" American Idol airs Sundays at 8 p.m. EST on ABC.

American Idol contestant Emmy Russell performed a moving tribute to her late grandmother Loretta Lynn when she sang her signature hit “Coal Miner’s Daughter” on the competition series last ...

Loretta Lynn's granddaughter Emmy Russell made a major impact during her run on Season 22 of American Idol, but looking back, she revealed one choice from the judges that made her angry.

American Idol is arguably television ... but to me she’s just Grandma,” Russell told Idol viewers. After passing through the audition round with her original track “Skinny,” Russell ...

Season 23 of "American Idol" premiered Sunday night with new ... Bryan told Bowen that last season's contestant Emmy Russell, a Nashville singer-songwriter and the granddaughter of Loretta Lynn ...

By Michele Amabile Angermiller American Idol kicked off Sunday night with ... Just last season, Emmy Russell, granddaughter of legendary country singer Loretta Lynn, impressed the panel with ...