Loretta Lynn, American Idol and Emmy Russell

Emmy Russell appeared on season 22 of 'American Idol'
Emmy Russell, the granddaughter of Loretta Lynn, admitted it wasn't her idea to sing her grandma's iconic song, "Coal Miner's Daughter," during her time on "American Idol."
Loretta Lynn’s Granddaughter Emmy Russell Reveals ‘American Idol’ Moment That Made Her ‘So Mad’
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. Russell reflected on her experience on the show during a new appearance on The Thrivalist Podcast,
Emmy Russell Didn’t Want to Sing Grandmother Loretta Lynn’s Signature Song on ‘American Idol’
Emmy Russell gave a touching tribute to late grandmother Loretta Lynn on 'American Idol,' but she wasn't happy about it at first.
Emmy Russell Didn’t Want to Cover Loretta Lynn on ‘American Idol’
Emmy Russell admits that she was 'so mad' when she found out she was covering 'Coal Miner's Daughter' in one 'American Idol' episode. Continue
Loretta Lynn's granddaughter says American Idol judges made her 'so mad' for one request
Loretta Lynn's granddaughter Emmy Russell revealed why chose to perform her grandmother's famous song during her American Idol appearance last year. Russell shared on The Thrivalist Podcast that the judges selected Coal Miner's Daughter for her to sing,
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Loretta Lynn’s Granddaughter Didn’t Want to Sing Her Song on ‘American Idol’
Emmy Russell admits that she was 'so mad' when she found out she was covering 'Coal Miner's Daughter' in one 'American Idol' ...
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Country music legend’s granddaughter welcomes first child
Emmy Russell was a contestant during Season 22 of “American Idol” in 2024. She, of course, performed her legendary grandmother’s career-defining song, “Coal Miner’s Daughter.” ...
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Loretta Lynn’s Granddaughter Emmy Russell in Hospital Facing Health Complication After Birth of First Child
The country music icon released legendary songs like “Coal Miner’s Daughter” and “You ... continued on thanks to her granddaughter Emmy Russell, who competed on season 22 of American ...
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Loretta Lynn’s Life Story Is Being Turned Into a Musical
People close to Lynn are working on the musical: The singer's daughter Patsy Lynn, who has played a key role in her mother's ...
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‘American Idol’ star Emmy Russell, granddaughter of country music legend, makes major life announcement
Emmy Russell made a splash on the national scene ... She shared an Instagram reel Saturday of Ward holding their newborn daughter. “I’m so in love with these two,” she wrote.
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Sutton Foster to Star as Loretta Lynn in ‘Coal Miner’s Daughter’ Stage Musical
Broadway favorite Sutton Foster will portray the late country music icon Loretta Lynn in the upcoming stage adaptation of “Coal Miner’s Daughter ... adviser Nancy Russell will act as ...