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 ...

All About Loretta Lynn's 26 Grandchildren — Including American Idol Contestant Emmy Russell Emmy Russell Shares the 'Magic' of Her Last Year — from Welcoming a Baby Daughter to Secretly ...

Emmy Russell is carving out her own legacy. The former American Idol contestant and granddaughter of country music icon Loretta Lynn has had a big year — not only did she finish in the top five on the ...

"The reason why I do love 'American Idol' is that you can do original music. I'm a songwriter. It's in my blood," she said, ...