Country singer furious at American Idol over request involving grandmother
Emmy Russell made a name for herself on American Idol last year, stepping out of her shell as the judges encouraged. But there was one thing she didn't appreciate about their guidance. Russell, granddaughter of country music legend Loretta Lynn,
Country legend’s granddaughter shares how ‘American Idol’ made her ‘so mad’
However, Russell felt that singing her grandmother’s song “was just going to add to” claims of nepotism because of Lynn’s status as a country music legend. Lynn died in October 2022 at age 80. But anger wasn’t the only emotion Russell felt.
‘American Idol’ contestant reveals furor over having to sing legendary grandmother’s song
Country singer Emmy Russell, who competed in Season 22 of "American Idol," said she was "so mad" when judges picked "Coal Miner's Daughter" for her to sing last April. The song was the signature tune for her grandmother,
Legendary musician’s granddaughter was ‘so mad’ over ‘American Idol’ request
Singer Emmy Russell, granddaughter of Loretta Lynn and a Top Five finalist last season on 'American Idol,' was hospitalized for complications from delivering her first child over the weekend. Here Russell performs Emmy Russell became a star on “American Idol” last year,
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Emmy Russell admits that she was 'so mad' when she found out she was covering 'Coal Miner's Daughter' in one 'American Idol' episode.
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Former “American Idol” Star Emmy Russell Reveals She Was 'So Mad' When Judges Had Her Sing Grandma Loretta Lynn's Song
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‘American Idol’ Star Emmy Russell Reveals Moment That Made Her ‘So Mad’ at Judges
Former 'American Idol' star Emmy Russell revealed her anger over being asked to sing her grandmother Loretta Lynn's song ...