On Sunday, Nashville singer-songwriter Emmy Russell took to the stage twice on "American Idol." The singing competition, ...

Emmy Russell, a 25-year-old from Nashville, is making her mark on Season 22 of "American Idol." Advancing to the Top 8, the granddaughter of Loretta Lynn, Kentucky native and renowned country ...

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.

Just last season, Emmy Russell, granddaughter of legendary country ... Starr, was a top contender on season 15 of Idol, as was Alex Preston, a cousin of Jo Dee Messina, who carved his own path ...

On Sunday night, a new season of "American Idol" kicked off with a packed ... Bryan told Bowen that last season's contestant Emmy Russell, a Nashville singer-songwriter and the granddaughter ...

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

Emmy Russell is carving out her own legacy. The former American Idol contestant and granddaughter of country music icon Loretta Lynn has had a big year — not only did she finish in the top five on the ...

Keep reading to see more American Idol alum with celebrity parents ... You got the gift.” Emmy secured a spot in the Top 5 as a season 22 finalist, but ultimately did not win the season.

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