Loretta Lynn’s Granddaughter Didn’t Want to Sing Her Song on ‘American Idol’Loretta Lynn’s Granddaughter Didn’t Want to Sing Her Song on ‘American Idol’Emmy Russell admits that she was 'so mad' when she found out she was covering 'Coal Miner's Daughter' in one 'American Idol' episode.Carena LiptakCarena Liptak
‘American Idol’ Star Emmy Russell Is Pregnant With Her First Child‘American Idol’ Star Emmy Russell Is Pregnant With Her First ChildThe singer is expecting a baby girl with her longtime partner.Sterling WhitakerSterling Whitaker
Emmy Russell’s ‘American Idol’ Journey — Relive Her PerformancesEmmy Russell’s ‘American Idol’ Journey — Relive Her PerformancesEmmy Russell found her voice outside of her grandmother's legacy during her 'American Idol' run.JessJess
‘American Idol’ Star Emmy Russell’s Family Is More Famous Than We Knew‘American Idol’ Star Emmy Russell’s Family Is More Famous Than We KnewHer grandmother, Loretta Lynn, is just the tip of the iceberg.Sterling WhitakerSterling Whitaker
15 Photos Prove ‘American Idol’ Star Emmy Russell Is Loretta Lynn’s Living Legacy15 Photos Prove ‘American Idol’ Star Emmy Russell Is Loretta Lynn’s Living LegacyThe family resemblance is uncanny. JessJess
‘American Idol': Emmy Russell Leans Into Country Heritage With Loretta Lynn Tribute [Watch]‘American Idol': Emmy Russell Leans Into Country Heritage With Loretta Lynn Tribute [Watch]Emmy Russell covered "Coal Miner's Daughter" on 'American Idol.' JessJess
Here’s Where You’ve Seen Emmy Russell Before ‘American Idol’Here’s Where You’ve Seen Emmy Russell Before ‘American Idol’You've probably heard her sing before!JessJess
‘American Idol’ Hopeful Emmy Russell Shares the Advice She Got From ‘Memaw’ Loretta Lynn‘American Idol’ Hopeful Emmy Russell Shares the Advice She Got From ‘Memaw’ Loretta LynnHer grandmother's spirit lives on in her.JessJess
Judging Loretta Lynn’s Granddaughter on ‘American Idol’ Leaves Jelly Roll BaffledJudging Loretta Lynn’s Granddaughter on ‘American Idol’ Leaves Jelly Roll BaffledDespite feeling inadequate, he offered her some great advice. JessJess
Luke Bryan Isn’t Afraid to Critique Loretta Lynn’s Granddaughter on ‘American Idol’Luke Bryan Isn’t Afraid to Critique Loretta Lynn’s Granddaughter on ‘American Idol’"At the end of the day, we have to be honest, because America's watching."Billy DukesBilly Dukes
‘American Idol': Was Loretta Lynn’s Granddaughter Emmy Russell’s ‘Deeply Personal’ Performance Enough?‘American Idol': Was Loretta Lynn’s Granddaughter Emmy Russell’s ‘Deeply Personal’ Performance Enough?The singer choked up talking about the pressures that came with being Lynn's granddaughter. Billy DukesBilly Dukes
WATCH: Loretta's Granddaughter Tries Out for 'Idol'WATCH: Loretta's Granddaughter Tries Out for 'Idol'Lynn's talented granddaughter Emmy Russell is headed to Hollywood on 'American Idol.'Carena LiptakCarena Liptak