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Luke Bryan Comforts Tearful Ryan Seacrest After Moving 'Idol' Performance
Luke Bryan comforted 'American Idol' host Ryan Seacrest after Loretta Lynn's granddaughter Emmy Russell sang an emotional original song
The series premiered in 2002 on Fox with a star-studded judging panel consisting of Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson. Russell’s original song was enough to save her from the night’s eliminations as contestants Elleigh Marie, KBlocks, Blake Proehl and Hailey Mia were sent home. Emmy RussellDisney/Eric McCandlessFans met Russell when her season 22 audition aired in February, during which she sang another original track titled “Skinny.” She also told the judges that despite her relationship to Lynn, she wanted to “own her voice” and “challenge” herself.
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