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,
Loretta Lynn’s granddaughter says ‘American Idol’ judges made her ‘so mad’ by asking her to do grandma's song
Emmy Russell, the granddaughter of Loretta Lynn, admitted it wasn't her idea to sing her grandma's iconic song, "Coal Miner's Daughter," during her time on "American Idol."
Loretta Lynn's Granddaughter Emmy Russell Says This Is The One Song She Did Not Want To Perform On 'American Idol'
While Russell delivered a memorable performance of the country classic, she revealed in a recent interview that she would have preferred not to sing the tune at all.
‘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
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.
Why Loretta Lynn’s Granddaughter Didn’t Want to Perform One of Her Songs
Loretta Lynn’s granddaughter Emmy Russell loves to honor her grandmother’s legacy, but she recently revealed that she wasn’t
Emmy Russell Didn’t Want to Sing Grandmother Loretta Lynn’s Signature Song on ‘American Idol’
Emmy Russell gave a touching tribute to late grandmother Loretta Lynn on 'American Idol,' but she wasn't happy about it at first.
Emmy Russell Didn’t Want to Cover Loretta Lynn 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. Continue
Country singer said ‘American Idol’ made her ‘so mad’ with request involving legendary grandmother
Emmy Russell became a star on “American Idol” last year, in part, because the judges pushed her to come out of her shell and she did that to the best of her abilities in front of the camera. Turns out,
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