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

Emmy Russell, 25-year-old from Nashville, is making her mark on Season 22 of "American Idol." Advancing to the Top 10, 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.

American Idol has featured many celeb relatives over its 23-year history, including Backstreet Boy Brian Littrell's son Baylee ...

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 ...

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

Carnie Wilson is defending daughter Lola Bonfiglio following her American Idol audition. On Sunday, March 23, fans of the ...

Disney/Eric McCandless; Erika Goldring/WireImage "She's one of the biggest country music singers of all time, but to me she's just Grandma," Emmy Russell said of the late country superstar Loretta ...

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 ...