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.

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 ...

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 ...

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.

Jennifer Hudson (Season 3, seventh place) Jennifer Hudson doesn’t have the title of “American Idol,” but she does have something that no other “Idol” alum does – an EGOT (Emmy ...

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