In an April 29 episode of "American Idol," Loretta Lynn's granddaughter Emmy Russell sang her late grandmother's iconic song "Coal Miner's Daughter." Watch the emotional performance.

Lynn’s family beamed in a post on the “Coal Miner’s Daughter” artist’s account on X, formerly Twitter. “There were some iconic moments, fitting for a tribute to such an iconic woman.

Emmy Russell honored her grandmother Loretta Lynn with a moving performance on "American Idol" Monday night. The season 22 contestant sang Lynn's iconic song "Coal Miner's Daughter," a song chosen ...

Contestant Emmy Russell moved Katy Perry to tears during Monday’s (April 29) episode with her performance of her grandmother Loretta Lynn ‘s iconic ballad, “Coal Miner’s Daughter.” ...

Russell was joined by country singer Wynonna Judd for a beautiful rendition of Lynn’s iconic ballad “Coal Miner’s Daughter” during the series finale.