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Emmy Russell Honors Grandmother Loretta Lynn With Original Song on ‘American Idol’


Loretta Lynn's granddaughter Emmy Russell premiered her original song 'Want You' on 'American Idol' in honor of the late singer's birthday.

For the late country musician's birthday, her granddaughter performed the self-written song "Want You" Loretta Lynn ‘s granddaughter Emmy Russell is still in the running to become the Season 22 winner of American Idol, and the singer made a strong case for keeping her around as she debuted an original song on April 14. Loretta’s granddaughter Emmy just made Top 20 on @americanidol,” the caption beneath a photo of Russell read.

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