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Who Is Emmy Russell? 5 Things to Know About Loretta Lynn’s Granddaughter
Granddaughter of country music legend Loretta Lynn, Emmy Russell, wowed judges with an emotional ‘American Idol’ audition
Russell’s audition for season 22 of American Idol aired on Sunday, February 25, and fans watched as she wowed judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan with her original song, “Skinny.” At the time, the Grand Ole Opry shared a photo of Russell’s performance via Instagram alongside a snap of Lynn playing guitar on the same stage decades prior. Russell is also the great-niece of country music singer Crystal Gayle, Lorretta’s younger sister, who is known for her 1977 hit single “Don’t Make My Brown Eyes Blue.”
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