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‘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,
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’ 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 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.
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.
Loretta Lynn's Granddaughter Claims ‘American Idol' Judges Made Her ‘So Mad' by Asking Her to Perform the Country Legend's Song
More than a year after she first auditioned for ABC's American Idol, Loretta Lynn's granddaughter Emmy Russell recalls one moment that made her mad while on the show. During her recent appearance on The Thrivalist Podcast,
Loretta Lynn’s granddaughter speaks out on ‘American Idol’ moment that made her ‘so mad’
Country legend Loretta Lynn’s granddaughter, Emmy Russell, didn’t necessarily want to perform her grandmother’s iconic song while appearing on “American Idol” last year. During an appearance on “ The Thrivalist Podcast ,
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Watch the 'American Idol' Contestant Who Brought Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood and Luke Bryan to Tears
High school student Slater Nalley from Atlanta, Georgia won his ticket to Hollywood with the original song 'Traces of You.' ...