Nashville’s Emmy Russell made it to the final seven on Monday night’s “American Idol” thanks in part to her grandmother Loretta Lynn’s classic “Coal Miner’s Daughter” which she ...

Following the elimination of Emmy Russell and Triston Harper ... This contingent of American Idol fans seemed to think the show cutting Emma meant the show wasn’t rigged, after all.

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 ...

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

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 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 ...

The cream is starting to rise to the top on "American Idol." Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. However, Thunderstorm blew away any doubts when he opened his mouth ...